Ask Pastor John Made Lonely by Holiness
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Mar 26, 2026 A listener wrestles with loneliness after refusing worldly entertainment. A diagnosis of nominal faith and a call to hold firm to convictions. Practical steps for finding like-minded friends and creating wholesome alternatives. Counsel to saturate the mind with Scripture and pursue pleasures that last into eternity.
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Holiness Often Creates Social Distance
- Personal convictions can place you at odds with peers when entertainment normalizes immorality and coarse language.
- John Piper ties this tension to biblical warnings (1 Peter 4, Jesus, Paul) about holiness versus worldly fellowship.
Decide To Swim Against The Current
- Fix your resolve to swim against cultural currents rather than drift with them.
- Pray for friends, propose alternative leisure, and lead in forming groups that pursue meaningful ministry together.
You Are Probably Not The Only One
- You're likely not as alone as you think; Scripture and experience show more believers resist conformity than appears.
- Conscience among peers may make them open to alternatives even if they currently indulge worldly media.
