Light + Truth The Blinding Power of Sinful Desire
May 19, 2025
John Piper, a renowned pastor and founder of DesiringGod.org, dives deep into the relationship between desire and belief. He discusses how our deepest desires can cloud our understanding of the gospel, revealing our true selves. Piper emphasizes the importance of community and self-reflection in confronting unbelief. He also highlights the enslaving power of human desire, illustrating that surrendering to faith can lead to spiritual gain. Listeners are encouraged to seek Christ clearly amidst the struggles of sinful tendencies.
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Harmony With the Father
- Jesus emphasizes perfect harmony with the Father, seeking God's will rather than his own.
- His judgment is just because it aligns fully with the Father's will, not personal desire.
Use Community as Mirrors
- Live in community where others can lovingly reflect your true self back to you.
- Rely on others’ feedback to see yourself clearly rather than trusting flattering self-images.
Desires Blind to Truth
- Jesus presents relentless indictments against unbelief, exposing why people don't believe despite clear evidence.
- The core reason is human desire blocking belief; they "don't want to come" to Jesus because it threatens their wants.
