How Do I Live Like a Son Rather Than a Slave // Ask Pastor John

God has called us sons and daughters, but his people sometimes talk as if we were still slaves. What does it mean to talk like children of God?
Today’s question is from Jordan. “Good afternoon, Pastor John. I was recently listening to episode 1322, “He Killed His Wife and Children — Can He Really Be Forgiven?” What you said about the older brother jumped out at me: ‘The problem with the older brother is that he lived like a slave, not a son. He related to his father as if his work would earn good things, instead of enjoying the fellowship of the father’s bounty.’ That’s a great principle pulled from Luke 15:17–24. I often struggle with knowing in my heart that no good work can ever be enough to please God. I think in my mind that God is surely not pleased enough with me. I fear I live like this older brother. How do you live as a son and not a slave? How would I know if I am living as a slave?”
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“He Killed His Wife and Children — Can He Really Be Forgiven?”
“Will We Be Finally ‘Saved’ by Faith Alone?”
“Will We Meet Jesus as Soon as We Die?”
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