Become New with John Ortberg 21. How to Look at People
Sep 6, 2021
A call to see people beyond surface appearances. Discussion of C.S. Lewis’s Screwtape and how pictorial images can distort faith. Contrast between observable traits and true character revealed under pressure. Encouragement to resist quick judgments and regard others with love, grace, and new perception.
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Intro Microphone Anecdote
- John Ortberg shares a personal tech anecdote about a friend sending him a high-tech microphone to improve audio quality for the podcast.
- He jokes about a warning label on the cord and quips about possibly recording from a Porsche to amuse his production team.
Screwtape on Surface Judgments
- C.S. Lewis's Screwtape letter highlights how humans often see the visible church and its awkward neighbors rather than the spiritual reality.
- Screwtape notes that seeing fellow worshipers' quirks makes people think religion is ridiculous, revealing how surface perception undermines faith.
Paul's Call To Change How We See People
- Paul contrasts viewing people 'according to the flesh' with a new Christian way of seeing others after knowing Jesus.
- John Ortberg explains Corinth's preoccupation with visible status as the backdrop for Paul's call to change perception.
