Look What You Made Me Do: How Incentives Shape Our Behavior

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Incentives motivate human behavior. Incentives can be external or internal. The Bible uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. Incentives are everywhere and shape decisions in many areas of life. While incentives can solve problems, they sometimes have unintended effects or corrupt motivations. God offers incentives for those who love him like eternal life. Takeaways: 1. Incentives motivate all human behavior, whether external or internal. 2. Incentives are used throughout society in both positive and negative ways. 3. The Bible openly uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. 4. Incentives can have unintended consequences if not carefully considered. 5. God offers the greatest incentives of eternal life and joy for those who love him above all else. Have you benefitted personally from Truth Over Tribe or seen it have a positive effect on someone you know? have you used the podcast, book, or blog as a catalyst for conversation on polarizing topics? We want to hear about it! Share your story at choosetruthovertribe.com/story. Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! πŸ™ Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!