Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Integrity
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Nov 17, 2025 Explore the vital theme of integrity and faithfulness in today’s society, where trust is waning. The discussion dives into the dual challenges of truth: practicing honesty and the potential harm in how truth is expressed. Examine how deceptive speech manifests in everyday interactions and the importance of keeping promises as part of Christian commitment. Insights on how integrity should reflect God's character, the balance of truth and love, and the call to live with Christ-like integrity are also highlighted.
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Words Are Actions, Not Just Facts
- Keller explains speech-act theory: words are deeds with purposes, not only information.
- He argues deception includes deliberately hiding reality regardless of factual accuracy.
Office Theft Misdirection Example
- Keller gives an office-theft example where a technically true statement misleads investigators.
- He uses it to show that truthful-sounding words can still be deceptive if intended to hide reality.
Make And Keep Covenantal Promises
- Do make and keep promises as a demonstration of covenantal integrity within the Christian community.
- Keller urges resisting modern avoidance of commitments to reclaim freedom through vows.
