AI OVERVIEW: Truth about ourselves is essential for spiritual growth, because sin is a condition within that inclines us to do wrong when tempting circumstances arise, not merely a list of behaviors. Honest self-examination is hard, as we tend to soften difficult feedback with praise or partial truths, a 'sandwich' approach that masks what must be faced for real change. Jesus speaks hard truth to his followers, and even rebukes Peter with 'Get behind me, Satan,' showing that God expects much from those created in his image. The teaching invites openness to the possibility that the major problem is sin, and to receive grace, so that knowing we are loved empowers inward renewal.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: Do you really want the truth about yourself, or would you rather have it sugarcoated? John Ortberg explores why honest self-examination matters for spiritual growth and how knowing we are loved gives us the courage to face what needs to change. In episode two of Become New’s seri...
