Set The Standard

March 16, 2026
Set The Standard

Q: What does having Standards have to do with Righteousness?
A: EVERYTHING!

In this message, Ricky dives into the second part of the Cut Different series, with an honest, practical conversation about why character isn't something you stumble into. Character is intentional. And the foundation of great character? Your standards.

As you get older, you start to realize there are certain things you're just not willing to settle for anymore. Bad hotels, cheap flights, toxic relationships, etc. You have certain standards, and that's a good thing! But have you ever thought about how those same standards apply to your faith, your character, and the person you're becoming?

Using the story of Daniel—a young man thrown into one of the most pressure-filled situations imaginable—Ricky unpacks what it looks like to hold the line when everything around you is pushing you to compromise. Daniel didn't just survive in Babylon; he thrived. And it wasn't luck. It was because he had clearly defined standards and the discipline to stick to them.

In this message, you'll learn three things about standards that most people never stop to consider...

  • First, standards are a combination of what you define and what you allow. It's not enough to know where your line is, you also have to stop letting things slowly slide past it.
  • Second, your standards aren't just a private matter. One of the biggest lies people believe is that their faith and their values need to stay hidden. But your standards are meant to be seen; not in self-righteous kind of way, but to show the world that you're choosing to live differently.
  • And third, your standards don't just bring honor to God—they bring honor to you! When you stay committed to who you're called to be, God opens doors to opportunity, influence, and impact that you never could have manufactured on your own.

Whether you're navigating a tough work environment, trying to figure out your relationships, or just wondering if living with integrity is actually worth it, this message is for you.

Because when you set the standards, the standards set you apart!

So watch this sermon if you're ready to stop drifting and start building the character that reflects who you really want to be.

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