Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Secret Treason
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Jan 16, 2026 Explore the profound idea that ingratitude incites God's wrath, labeled as secret treason against the Creator. The discussion dives into how this hidden betrayal leads to repression and darkness, ultimately causing life's struggles. Psychological biases and the quest for self-authority are examined through the lenses of Freud and Nietzsche, suggesting that denying God results in a purposeless existence. Discover how embracing gratitude can restore joy and moral freedom, contrasting a life of servitude to Christ against manipulation driven by fear.
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Ingratitude Is Secret Treason
- Ingratitude toward the Creator is the deep root of human rebellion and God's revealed wrath.
- Timothy Keller frames ingratitude as 'secret treason' because it denies God's rightful authority over our lives.
Plagiarism And Treason Illustrate Betrayal
- Keller compares plagiarism and treason to illustrate ingratitude as claiming another's work or loyalty as your own.
- He uses World War I treason laws to show a citizen's betrayal merits harsher punishment than an enemy's actions.
Cosmic Plagiarism: Living As Your Own Author
- Recognizing God's existence but refusing His authority is 'cosmic plagiarism' where we live as our own authors.
- Keller argues that being our own authority is the essence of turning God's gifts into self-serving use.
