Become New with John Ortberg

Beauty Will Save the World (2022) BECOME NEW

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May 23, 2025
Delve into the enchanting theme of beauty as the speaker reflects on Dostoevsky's insights and the character Prince Mishka, exploring beauty’s role in transformation and salvation. Discover the deep bond between beauty and the divine while admiring the serene Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Learn to awaken to everyday beauty, emphasizing how even the simplest moments can lead to redemption and inspire hope. The power of community shines through, reminding us that beauty can uplift even in our toughest times.
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INSIGHT

Beauty Reflects Divine Goodness

  • Beauty reflects the imagination and goodness of a magnificent creator.
  • Dostoevsky's character Prince Mishka portrays the wonder and purity of love linked with beauty.
INSIGHT

Beauty Reveals God's Goodness

  • Beauty is goodness made visible to our senses.
  • It is purposefully placed in the world by God, appealing deeply to every person.
ANECDOTE

Dallas Willard's Duck Anecdote

  • Dallas Willard considered a duck a gratuitous, joyfully created creature.
  • The duck symbolizes God's grace and generosity in making things beautiful without necessity.
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