The Paul Tripp Podcast 966. Even More Trouble with Aging | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
Nov 5, 2025
Aging unveils the true desires of our hearts, prompting reflections on how our theology impacts our aging journey. The contrast between youthful naivety and the lessons learned from life experience reveals wisdom or bitterness. Discover the five theological threads that inform our understanding of aging and how our responses reflect our deepest desires. Emphasizing God's sovereignty can bring peace as we navigate this life stage. A heartfelt prayer wraps up the discussion, encouraging growth and reshaping our identity while growing older.
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Aging Exposes Hidden Ruling Desires
- Aging reveals the true ruling desires that have quietly governed our lives.
- These exposed desires explain why some respond with anger or bitterness when control is lost.
Age Brings Wisdom Or Bitterness
- Increased years can bring righteous wisdom or increased bitterness depending on heart orientation.
- New awareness from age forces reinterpretation of past motives and sources of meaning.
Confession vs. Functional Theology
- What we confess theologically can differ from our functional theology that shapes daily responses.
- Shared doctrine doesn't guarantee identical reflexive reactions to suffering or loss.