Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson A More Excellent Way
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Aug 20, 2025 Exploring the journey of sanctification, the conversation emphasizes that true growth often happens in the mundane aspects of life rather than in grand achievements. Love is highlighted as the cornerstone of spiritual growth, essential for embodying Christ-like qualities. The discussion also reveals how spiritual gifts lose their significance without love, urging listeners to weave these qualities into their daily routines for authentic transformation.
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Sanctification Equals Christlikeness
- Sanctification simply means becoming more and more like Jesus in daily life.
- Gifts or achievements do not equal holiness without Christlike love.
Gifts Without Love Are Empty
- Paul warns that spiritual gifts without love are empty and dangerous.
- Achievements like prophecy or sacrifice mean nothing if love is absent.
Read Love As Jesus
- Replace the word 'love' with 'Jesus' when reading 1 Corinthians 13 to deepen understanding.
- Use this substitution to see love's characteristics as Christlike traits to emulate.