The Problem with Perfectionism

Swearing oaths and taking vows is a foreign idea to many people in our day, even many Christians. Today, R.C. Sproul illustrates what happens when we fail to understand the significance of these appeals to God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/misunderstanding-oaths-and-vows/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In his prediction of the Messiah’s birth, the prophet Isaiah announced that the child would be called “Wonderful.” Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the awe-inspiring character of the Son of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/he-shall-be-called-wonderful/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In every generation, superstition threatens to invade the church’s faith and practice. Today, R.C. Sproul shows us the way of distinguishing between the truth of God and modern-day magic tricks. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/religion-and-superstition/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Christmas is a day of cosmic political importance, for this day recalls the birth of the King of kings and Lord of lords. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that all authority in heaven and on earth belongs to the One who was born in Bethlehem. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-government-shall-be-upon-his-shoulder/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We must not avert our eyes from God’s law. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that as this mirror reveals our moral blemishes, it alerts us to our need of the gospel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/look-into-the-mirror-of-gods-law/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When Jesus Christ entered the world, a great light dawned over a world darkened by sin. Today, R.C. Sproul marvels at the radiant hope that accompanied the birth of the Savior. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/a-great-light-for-those-in-darkness/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Everyone is in a personal relationship with God. The question is, is it a relationship of hostility or of reconciliation? Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to assess our standing before our Creator. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/your-relationship-with-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The way we treat God’s name reveals whether we truly regard Him as holy. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us evaluate the attitude of our hearts toward the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/hallowed-be-your-name/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

It is a sacred and solemn matter to swear an oath or take a vow in the name of God. Today, R.C. Sproul explains why we should take it seriously when we invoke our Creator’s holy name. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/vowing-in-the-name-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

If we ever think we’re without sin in this life, it’s proof that we either have a superficial understanding of God’s law or an incredible view of our performance. Today, R.C. Sproul warns of the fatal theology of perfectionism. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-problem-with-perfectionism/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts