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What does it mean?
When God does not meet your expectations, the issue may be your entitlement rather than God.
In plain terms
If you feel God is not fulfilling you, you might just be spoiled.
What can you take from it?
Check your own entitlement before blaming God for unmet expectations.

Where it applies

  • disappointment with God
  • spiritual entitlement

Putting it to work

  • examine entitlement
  • adjust expectations

Questions to consider

  • Are you entitled in your faith?
  • Do you expect too much from God?

Another view

It can sound accusatory and dismissive of valid doubt.

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