The truth is that the theology that tells us that God wants us to be broken is a misinterpretation of the scriptures. If God wanted broken people, then why would anyone come to Him who was already broken? People come to God to be mended. This doctrine of gracefully broken is not biblical.
Isn’t God’s Strength Made Perfect in Weakness?
In defending this doctrine, someone may quote “My strength is made perfect in weakness” – 2 Corinthian 12:9. Ok, let’s examine this scripture. The true understanding of this scripture is that God’s strength is complete in an individual who is weak because that individual will wholeheartedly depend on God. People who are strong tend to go on their merry way, doing their own thing and rarely, if ever, consider God.
You must also consider the context of the scripture. Paul had issues with being boastful so a thorn was given to humble him. Don’t believe me? Ok, let’s look at the scriptures.
2 Corinthians 12
1: It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
In verse 1 of chapter 12, Paul starts off by saying it is not good to glory (boast). In verse 6 of the same chapter, Paul said:
6: For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
So Paul was admitting that deep within himself, he does have that desire to glory (boast) but he will constrain himself. But by verse 11, Paul was singing a new song.
11: I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
Paul stated clearly that he fell into the trap of boasting. Why Paul was boasting is something we can address in another article. Even though Paul was given the thorn to humble him, he was still boasting. So, can you imagine what he would be like if the thorn was not there?
If Paul could have dealt with his issue of boasting, then the thorn could have been removed. So, this scripture cannot be used to justify the statement that “God wants broken people or being gracefully broken”. This was a totally different issue God was dealing with Paul.
You Don’t Have to Be Broken
God’s strength can be made perfect or complete in an individual who is strong because “in all their ways, they have acknowledged God” so he/she can be directed.
Also, the scripture plainly states in Psalms 147:3 – He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Why would God do this if he wanted broken people???
Songs are a tool used by the enemy to cripple the church of God. When we sing songs that do not line up with the word of God, it subconsciously shapes the way we think and act, and eventually, we believe the words we sing in the gospel songs are biblical.