John Mark Comer Teachings You Know a Tree by Its Fruit (ft. Tyler Staton) | For the Sake of Others E1
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Mar 10, 2025 
Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author on spiritual formation, shares powerful insights on spiritual growth. He emphasizes love as the ultimate goal, urging listeners to measure their spiritual health through the fruit of their actions. Staton addresses common pitfalls that hinder this growth, discussing the importance of compassion over legalism. He explores Jesus' teachings on mercy and inclusivity, challenging us to embody love in our communities. Finally, he highlights the art of presence in conversations as crucial for deeper connections.
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Measuring Spiritual Growth
- Spiritual growth isn't measured by outward actions but inward change.
- True progress is measured by the "fruit" of your life, like love and kindness.
Sabbath Snack
- The Pharisees criticized Jesus's disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath.
- Jesus highlighted their misplaced focus on rules over the Sabbath's purpose: rest and celebration.
How vs. Why of Sabbath
- Focusing on the "how" of spiritual practices without understanding the "why" is counterproductive.
- True Sabbath observance involves embodying love and fulfilling the law, not just following rules.