Light + Truth The Renewed Mind in Action
Jan 27, 2026
John Piper, Reformed pastor and theologian known for preaching and writing on Christian spirituality, explores Romans 12:2–8 and the renewed mind. He contrasts worldly self-views with sober judgment. He explains measuring ourselves by faith, how faith turns self-reflection toward Christ, and how serving in the church uncovers and shapes spiritual gifts.
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Measure Yourself By Faith In Christ
- A renewed mind measures self by faith, not by worldly success or self-appraisal.
- Faith looks away from self to Christ and makes Christ the criterion of worth and significance.
Faith Turns Self-Reflection Into Christ-Seeing
- Faith functions as a window: looking at self through faith reveals Christ on the other side.
- Our worth, value, and esteem are found by treasuring Christ, not by inflating self-regard.
Faith As A Gift That Kills Boasting
- Faith is a gift from God and therefore destroys grounds for boasting about spiritual insight.
- Measuring by faith both humbles us and prevents pride because our faith itself is received, not achieved.
