Become New with John Ortberg Humility 1; Hubris 0 | John Ortberg
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Aug 19, 2025 Explore the fascinating dance between humility and hubris, drawing insights from Dallas Willard and real-world examples like the NFL draft. Discover how humble teams thrive in uncertainty, especially in sports and finance, while pride leads to downfall. Uncover the historical evolution of humility from ancient weakness to modern strength, influenced by Judeo-Christian teachings. Through personal anecdotes, embrace humility as a pathway to growth, challenging traditional views on servitude and encouraging a rich experience of life's uncertainties.
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Modern Hubris Distances Us From Jesus
- Modern culture often displays moral self-righteousness and a spirit of superiority.
- John Ortberg argues this hubris distances us from Jesus' way and harms relationships.
NFL Draft Shows Dangers Of Certainty
- Ortberg uses the NFL draft to illustrate hubris versus humility in prediction.
- Teams that admit uncertainty and choose more options often outperform arrogant, certain picks.
Reality Is Messier Than Our Explanations
- The world is messier and harder to understand than our confident narratives suggest.
- Ortberg reminds listeners the reason is simple: we are not God and cannot control everything.
