Ask Pastor John The God Who Breaks Us with Kindness
Nov 17, 2025
Explore the paradox of God's kindness and how it can both convict and uplift us. Delve into Ezekiel 36:22, unraveling the complexities of God's motives for our sake. Discover the lavish grace promised to Israel that ultimately glorifies God while blessing His people. Learn how true kindness reveals our shame and leads to genuine repentance. Personal stories illustrate the transformative power of kindness, showing how it can expose wrongdoing and inspire heartfelt change.
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Two Meanings Of "For The Sake Of"
- The phrase "for the sake of" can mean either "in order to do you good" or "because of" past actions.
- Distinguishing these meanings unlocks Ezekiel 36:22 and resolves an apparent conflict in Christian hedonism.
God's Glory And Our Good United
- Ezekiel 36 depicts God doing lavish good to Israel while acting to vindicate his holiness.
- God's pursuit of glory and the people's good occur simultaneously in one gracious act.
Lavish Restoration Promised In Ezekiel
- God promises to gather Israel, cleanse them, give new hearts, and bless their land as part of vindicating his name.
- The text shows extravagant, transformative blessings offered despite Israel's prior profaning of God's name.
