Respectable Sins (Part 2): Episode 684

Published: March 11, 2021, 10 a.m.

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The struggle with discontentment, plus making Bible reading a daily habit, and what\\u2019s your role in finding a spouse?\\xa0\\xa0

Featured musical artist: David Dunn

Roundtable: The Sin of Discontentment

It\\u2019s easy to judge someone who sins big. After all, we would never do that, right? But what about those sneaky, subtle sins that we excuse, ignore or explain away? The late Jerry Bridges called them \\u201crespectable\\u201d sins. But sin is sin. So what do we do? In part two of our roundtable series, our guests tackle the topic of discontentment. It may look like obsessing over getting married, comparing yourself to your friends\\u2019 adventures on social media, or hating your job and wishing you had a better one. Our guests discuss the subtle ways they\\u2019ve struggled with discontentment, and how being grateful for God\\u2019s blessings makes the ultimate difference.

Culture: Make Bible Reading a Daily Habit

In college, Stacey Thureen was a competitive swimmer who was poised for athletic greatness. But something was missing. After a friend introduced her to Jesus, she found the peace she was longing for. Yet even after becoming a Christian, reading her Bible consistently was a daily struggle, and her spiritual growth stalled. Maybe you can relate? Stacey shares her story of coming to Christ and how she\\u2019s learned to read her Bible consistently amid a busy life.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

Inbox: Finding a Mate: God\\u2019s Job or Mine?\\xa0\\xa0

He\\u2019s single and wants to date, but feels like his options are limited right now. The big question running through his head is: Does God lead you to your spouse, or do you have to find one yourself? Lisa Anderson weighs in.

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