#223 Pastoral questions on porn, personal tragedy and coming back to faith (replay)
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Balancing Enjoyment of Worldly Pleasures with Biblical Teachings
The chapter delves into the question of whether enjoying innocent worldly pleasures contradicts biblical teachings against loving the world. It discusses the concept of hating one's life not as loathing it but being ready to give it up for a higher purpose, emphasizing that enjoying the world's gifts is in line with gratitude. The speakers also address returning to the Christian faith after questioning, avoiding idolizing aspects of life, the temptation of pornography as idolatry, and caution against hasty connections between sin and personal tragedies.
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