Become New with John Ortberg 23. What do you know to be true?
Sep 24, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the probing question: What do I know to be true? John highlights five vital truths that can transform daily living. First, life is inherently good, urging listeners to embrace gratitude. Next, he emphasizes the importance of pursuing goodness and character development. Despair is deemed a fallacy, and seeking help is acknowledged as crucial. Lastly, John affirms the immense value of every person, promoting compassion and love. It's about living out these truths boldly rather than succumbing to uncertainties.
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Live Up To What You Know
- John Ortberg urges us to act on the level of knowledge we already possess rather than argue over unknowns.
- He frames Philippians 3:16 as a call to live out what we truly know and be accountable for it.
Life Is Fundamentally Good
- John knows deeply that it is good to be alive despite pain and suffering in the world.
- He argues that gratitude follows naturally from recognizing life as a gift and image-bearing existence.
Hospital Scene That Celebrated New Life
- John recounts watching the movie Gifted and a hospital scene where families celebrate newborns to illustrate joy in new life.
- The scene reminded him that even amid suffering, new life prompts celebration and belonging.
