About this episode
This sermon explores the difference between performative religion and transformed desire through the story of two kings in 1 Samuel.
Two kings. Same throne. Same God. Opposite hearts. One won every battle, grew his army from 3,000 to 300,000, and never had a public scandal. The other committed adultery with his general's wife, covered it up with murder, and wrote the whole confession down in Scripture for everyone to read — forever. Ask most Christians which one lived righteously, and they'll point to the second king. This sermon walks through three tests from 1 Samuel that expose the difference between performative religion and transformed desire — and why the distinction matters.
Topics covered
- religion
- spirituality
- morality
- faith
- scripture
Keywords
- two kings
- same throne
- performative religion
- transformed desire
- 1 Samuel
- adultery
- murder
- confession
- public scandal
- righteousness
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Scripture
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