Become New with John Ortberg Episode 15 - Light Therapy
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Mar 9, 2021 A pastor uses his dermatology light treatment as a metaphor for exposing hidden flaws and inviting healing. He explores surrender, making a moral inventory, and the role of confession and accountability. The conversation highlights spiritual friendship, the courage to be known, and how honest companions both love and challenge you.
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Light Therapy As A Metaphor For Spiritual Healing
- Ortberg uses his dermatologist light therapy as a metaphor: drawing hidden flaws to the surface stings but allows healing.
- He contrasts avoiding the painful process with leaving 'death inside' that prevents real change.
Confess Specifics To God Yourself And One Other
- Do a moral inventory, confess to God, yourself, and one trusted person with specific details rather than vague generalities.
- Ortberg ties this step to 1 John 1:7-9 and compares it to 'light therapy' that brings defects to the surface for healing.
Spiritual Friendship Trains Virtue
- Ortberg draws on ancient sources saying spiritual friendship trains virtue by sharing a common goal and entrusting the secrets of your heart.
- He cites Allred and Aristotle to show friendship as a deliberate formation of character.