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If we are serious about loving God, we must begin with people, all people. And especially we must learn to love those that the world generally discards.

John Ortberg

The primary goal of spiritual life is human transformation.
JOHN ORTBERG

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Self-improvement is no more God’s plan than self-salvation.
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God Improvement Planning Salvation
Going in faith does not necessarily mean going with serenity or without doubts. Faith can be difficult.
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Difficult Doubt Faith Necessary Serene
For many of us the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so distracted and rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a mediocre version of it.
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Average Dangerous Faith Greatness Ourselves Version Willing
Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.
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Heart Hurry Schedule
God has entrusted us with his most precious treasure – people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples, with brave faith and good character.
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For the soul to be well, it needs to be with God.
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God Need Soul
If we are serious about loving God, we must begin with people, all people. And especially we must learn to love those that the world generally discards.
JOHN ORTBERG

Beginning God Learning Love People Serious World
One of the most painful aspects of suffering is the loneliness of it. Others may offer support or empathy, but no one can walk the road to Moriah in our place.
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Genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.
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Act Break Genuine God Pretend Spirituality
A boss who interrupts an employee a lot is called an extrovert, whereas an employee who interrupts a boss too often is called an ex-employee.
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Employee Extrovert Himself Question
Every human being who has ever lived has suffered from a messiah complex-except one.
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I’m more concerned about who you’re becoming than what you’re doing.
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Jesus gave the world its most influential movement.
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Influence Movement World
Ever console or scold people hurt in human relationships that satisfaction comes from God alone? Stop. Adam’s fellowship with God was perfect, and God Himself declared Adam needed other humans.
JOHN ORTBERG

Anand Thakur
When preaching is done right, it can change lives. When it’s done badly, my failure goes beyond the merely human.
JOHN ORTBERG

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If we are serious about loving God, we must begin with people, all people. And especially we must learn to love those that the world generally discards.

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If we are serious about loving God, we must begin with people, all people. And especially we must learn to love those that the world generally discards.

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