Become New with John Ortberg

54. The Way into a Life Without Condemnation

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What if the biggest problem was never “them”… but what happens in us?

In this final episode of the No Condemnation series, John brings us to a powerful turning point in Romans 1–2. Paul builds a case against “them” — their sin, their failure, their corruption — until the reader is fully on board.

And then he turns it: “You, therefore, have no excuse—you who pass judgment…”

In this episode, you’ll learn:
the difference between moral discernment and condemnation
why labeling people as “them” distorts the heart
how contempt quietly takes root in everyday life
why humility is the starting point for real change
how to live with curiosity instead of judgment

This isn’t about ignoring sin. It’s about refusing to let condemnation shape your soul. As the series ends, the invitation remains:

See people as individuals.
Release the need to judge.
Choose curiosity.
Practice love.

...because there is now no condemnation.

📚 Today's Resources:
Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith 

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