Become New with John Ortberg 18. The Freedom of Rewriting Our Resume
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Sep 17, 2025 Many of us cling to an invisible resume filled with titles and accomplishments, but true worth lies in embracing vulnerability and humility. The conversation highlights how Apostle Paul considered his past as loss compared to spiritual fulfillment. It emphasizes redefining success through love and connection instead of superficial achievements. By letting go of self-promotion, we open ourselves to deeper relationships and a richer experience of God's love. This journey encourages embracing our weaknesses as a pathway to growth.
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Impressivitis Blocks Genuine Love
- John Ortberg names 'impressivitis' as the cultural addiction to prove worth by appearance or achievement.
- He observes that trying to impress others blocks authentic love and drives people away.
Vulnerability As Spiritual Fruitfulness
- Henri Nouwen's critique: culture measures human value by success, titles, and productivity.
- He invites seeing vulnerability and weakness as opportunities for spiritual fruitfulness rather than loss.
Paul's Old Resume And Renunciation
- John Ortberg summarizes Paul's old resume: circumcised on the eighth day, tribe of Benjamin, a Pharisee, zealous persecutor, faultless in law.
- Paul then declares those gains as loss compared to knowing Christ.
