Become New with John Ortberg 16. Cancel Culture and Kindness | John Ortberg
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Jul 7, 2025 Dive into the digital landscape where kindness often takes a backseat to cancellation. Explore how Jesus' approach of canceling sin contrasts with today's online culture. Discover the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, who showed compassion and empathy towards people and animals alike. Learn about a historical leader who fostered collaboration by including former foes in his cabinet. This conversation emphasizes the importance of mercy, face-to-face interactions, and spiritual growth in a world that desperately needs it.
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Digital Life vs True Kindness
- Digital lives often push us toward unkind behaviors like condemnation and exclusion.
- True kindness, as shown by Jesus, cancels sin, not people themselves.
Lincoln's Remarkable Kindness
- Abraham Lincoln was deeply kind, showing compassion even toward animals.
- He rescued a pig stuck in mud, muddying himself despite being dressed up for court.
Lincoln's Kindness to Rivals
- Lincoln invited four political rivals into his cabinet out of humility and kindness.
- Despite Stanton's harsh criticism of Lincoln, they later forged a close working relationship.
