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The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don't currently love
Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the
π Key Points with Timestamps:
00:00 β Introduction: Why your virtues (joy, love, self-control) can collapse under pressure 07:37 β The Centrality of Perseverance: Why it's the lynchpin for all virtues 11:14 β How to Build Perseverance: Using self-control workouts for small and big moments 18:46 β Jesus' Example: How He persevered for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:1-3) 28:16 β Your Prize: God's promises to fuel your perseverance (Romans 2:7, Galatians 6:9) 32:31 - Q&A
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