Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Apr 13, 2018 • 13min
Have I Really Forgiven Someone If I Keep Remembering Their Wrong?
The sign of forgiveness is not that you forget the pain another caused you, but that you relinquish the desire to punish, and instead seek their good.
Apr 11, 2018 • 11min
How Do I Avoid the Pitfalls of Too Little Introspection and Too Much?
Self-examination can quickly turn into self-condemnation. Pastor John offers three strategies to keep introspection in its proper place.
Apr 9, 2018 • 9min
When Do We Intervene in Other People’s Conflicts?
God calls Christians to be peacemakers. But when and how should we intervene in other people’s conflicts?
Apr 6, 2018 • 12min
Does the Bible Portray Women as Emotional and Men as Rational?
Our culture often stereotypes women as hyperemotional and men as rational. But is this a biblical dichotomy?
Apr 4, 2018 • 14min
How Do I Show Kindness to My Children and Expect Them to Obey?
How do we teach our children to respect our God-given authority, while also treating them with Christlike humility and servant leadership?
Apr 2, 2018 • 11min
Is the Great Commission for Every Individual Christian?
God may not call you to move to another country to join the Great Commission, but he has called you to play a significant part.
Mar 30, 2018 • 12min
Does Reformed Theology Impede Racial Reconciliation?
Some have suggested Reformed theology is a hurdle to racial harmony. Pastor John explains why the opposite has been true over decades of urban ministry.
Mar 28, 2018 • 10min
Dating: Good Jealousy and Bad
Is all jealousy bad? No, God models perfect jealousy, and calls us to have the same zeal for his glory in all we do — even in dating.
Mar 26, 2018 • 8min
Is It Sinful for My Husband and Me to Pray Against Pregnancy?
God’s highest priority is not for us to have children, but for us to have Christ-exalting faith that overflows in meeting the needs of others.
Mar 23, 2018 • 11min
Isn’t It Loving to My Family to Prepare for Doomsday?
Has a husband and father failed in his God-given responsibility if his family is suffering when he could have prevented it?
