Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Big-Headed Soul

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Jul 30, 2025
This discussion dives into how pride can warp our perspective, making us rely on our flawed reasoning over divine guidance. It examines the struggle of having an 'inflated head' and the need for humility in our spiritual journey. The conversation emphasizes the power of acknowledging our dependence on God and others for healing. Ultimately, it advocates for embracing a Christ-like mindset, highlighting humility and grace as essential for restoring our souls and countering the perils of pride.
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INSIGHT

Sin Distorts Our Soul Shape

  • Our sin distorts our soul by making us prideful and self-sufficient, placing ourselves at the center instead of God.
  • We foolishly strut through life inflated with self-importance, forgetting we owe our existence to God.
INSIGHT

Big-Headed Souls Refuse God's Law

  • A "big-headed soul" refuses to subordinate its mind to God's revealed truth in Scripture.
  • Such souls are spiritually sick and unable to heal themselves or please God.
ADVICE

Confess and Submit to God's Word

  • Confess your spiritual sickness and inability to fix yourself as the first step toward healing.
  • Reject pride that exalts your mind above God's Word, submitting instead to the great physician's diagnosis.
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