Grace to You: Radio Podcast Fundamental Christian Attitudes: Compassion A
Oct 28, 2025
John MacArthur, a veteran Bible teacher and pastor, delves into the essence of Christian compassion in this enlightening discussion. He likens the church to a hospital for sinners, emphasizing the need for compassion amidst high standards of doctrine. MacArthur categorizes various types of challenging individuals in the church and offers practical advice on fostering compassion and patience. He explores biblical directives on admonishing the wayward with love, balancing righteousness with mercy, and underscores the importance of nurturing relationships within the church community.
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No Such Thing As A Problem-Free Church
- A young man wanted a problem-free church and was warned not to go if he found one.
- MacArthur used this story to show every church has problems because people are sinful.
Five Types Of Problem People
- People in church broadly fall into five categories: wayward, worried, weak, wearisome, and wicked.
- Recognizing these categories helps tailor compassionate responses and pastoral care.
Disciple Growth Trumps Numerical Growth
- Growing a crowd is easier than producing Christlike disciples.
- Spiritual health—inner transformation—must be the church's primary aim for effective evangelism.
