22. God Loves Imperfect People

What if your imperfections are not your greatest problem?

In this teaching on Psalm 138, John Ortberg explores the difference between perfection and perfectionism, the beauty of human weakness, and why God has so much compassion for imperfect people.

Drawing from Psalm 138, Psalm 103, the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, and the image of cracked pottery repaired with gold, John shows how God often creates beauty through what we would rather hide.

This episode explores:
- The difference between perfection and perfectionism
- Why God remembers we are dust
- Fear, anxiety, and self-worth
- Wabi-sabi and the beauty of imperfection
- Jesus retaining His scars after resurrection
- Learning to accept imperfect people

Featuring reflections on:
- Brené Brown
- Gordon Flett
- Psalm 138
- Psalm 103

Scriptures:
- Psalm 138
- Psalm 103:13–14
- Isaiah 53

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00:00 Today's Only for Imperfect People
00:27 The Psalms & Human Brokenness
00:47 Psalm 138 Begins
01:16 Though I Walk in the Midst of Trouble
02:08 “The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me”
02:30 “He Remembers We Are Dust”
03:02 Wabi-Sabi & the Beauty of Imperfection
03:37 The Difference Between Perfection & Perfectionism
04:41 Brené Brown, Fear & Self-Worth
05:19 Cracked Pottery Filled With Gold
05:50 Jesus Kept His Scars
06:22 Isaiah 53 & the Appearance of Jesus
07:07 The Leaning Tower of Pisa
07:33 Post-it Notes & Beautiful Failure
08:45 God’s Compassion for Dust
09:19 Living in an Imperfect World
10:04 Welcoming Imperfect People
10:22 Nancy Joins the Conversation
10:35 “You’re Pretty Darn Close to Perfect”