Expository Sermons Your Thorn for the Shaming of Satan | John Piper
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Oct 25, 2022 
John Piper, a prominent pastor, author, and theologian, discusses the profound theme of power in weakness. He explores Apostle Paul's 'thorn in the flesh,' emphasizing how humility and suffering can lead to spiritual growth. Piper highlights that acknowledging our limitations is not a sign of failure, but rather a pathway to true strength and divine revelation. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their struggles as tools for deepening their faith and ultimately shaming Satan.
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Revelation Can Invite Pride
- Paul received unparalleled, unspeakable revelations from heaven that risked making him conceited.
- Seeing God can still put someone at risk of pride despite the humbling nature of revelation.
Pain As A Check On Conceit
- God gave Paul a thorn in the flesh alongside revelations to prevent conceit.
- The thorn's aim was explicitly to keep Paul humble despite extraordinary privileges.
God Uses Satan To Fulfill Good
- God sometimes uses Satan's actions to accomplish his own purposes, turning evil into gospel glory.
- The crucifixion exposed Satan's schemes and made him a foolish, defeated actor in God's plan.