Become New with John Ortberg 3. What Your Spiritual Goals Should Really Be | John Ortberg
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Aug 27, 2025 This discussion dives into the essence of spiritual goals, emphasizing the importance of community and relational connections over mere individual activities. It challenges modern celebrity culture by advocating for humility and genuine love among believers. Listeners are encouraged to embody goodness and selflessness, becoming sources of light in their communities. The conversation also highlights patience and discernment as key elements in spiritual growth, inviting reflection on character development through everyday experiences.
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Goals Are About Becoming
- Spiritual goals are not primarily activities like reading the Bible or praying regularly.
- They are deeper aspirations about the person you become, not just practices you perform.
Aim For Love And Discernment
- Aim for growth in love, discernment, and righteousness as your spiritual objectives.
- Use Paul's prayer for the Philippians as a template for measurable heart-change goals.
Shining Is Humble Radiance
- Shining like a star means humble radiance, not fame-driven ego.
- True spiritual brightness is humility expressed through loving actions that illuminate darkness.