06. “STOP IT” Doesn’t Work When It Comes to Sin, Here’s Why

Why does telling yourself “Don’t do it” sometimes leave you stuck on the very thing you want to avoid? John Ortberg uses a golf analogy to explore the thoughts shaping our character and a simple way to invite God into everyday life. In episode six of Become New’s series on sin, the seven deadly sins, and grace, John traces the framework’s history through Peter Jones’s Self-Help from the Middle Ages. He considers sin as distorted love, Dante’s compassionate confrontation with human weakness, and the ways modern technology can appeal to ancient desires. John closes with a practical rhythm inspired by Brother Lawrence: ask for God’s help before a task, keep asking while you do it, and give thanks when it is done. Today’s practice: Choose one ordinary activity and begin with, “God, can we do this together?” Scripture referenced: Romans 7; Genesis 1. Related Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Galatians 5:22–23. Subscribe to Become New for regular teaching from John Ortberg and practical encouragement to grow with God in everyday life. #JohnOrtberg #BecomeNew #SpiritualGrowth 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at [email protected] GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 Who are you becoming today? 00:21 Why “don’t slice” doesn’t help 01:01 Where the seven deadly sins came from 02:29 Self-Help from the Middle Ages 03:51 Learning to understand our interior lives 04:11 Sin as distorted love 05:01 Dante and compassionate confrontation 05:51 How the deadly sins became trivialized 06:45 Silicon Valley rediscovers an ancient framework 07:03 Technology and the seven deadly sins 08:32 Artificial intelligence and human virtue 09:26 A better “swing thought” for life 09:56 Romans 7 and receiving God’s help 10:18 Brother Lawrence and God’s presence 10:39 Before the task: Invite God in 10:58 During the task: Keep asking for help 11:16 After the task: Give thanks 11:38 A simple rhythm for today