God is Hidden for Good Reason

About this sermon

Why does God seem so hidden? If He truly exists and wants a relationship with us, why isn’t His presence undeniable? Support the channel by visiting: https://brianholdsworth.ca/help God’s hiddenness is a protective condition: if God revealed Himself overwhelmingly, our compromised nature would respond with obsession, pride, or compulsion rather than free, rational love; therefore, He reveals Himself quietly so only the humble can find him. 0:00 – The problem of God’s hiddenness 1:48 – A personal reflection on Matthew 10:27 3:00 – Why doesn’t God announce Himself 4:24 – Every culture admits something is wrong with us 6:30 – Wealth, power, and why they corrupt us 8:35 – Technology and the illusion of progress 10:26 – The danger of encountering ultimate beauty 12:19 – Why God whispers instead of shouts Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: http://pauljernberg.com Podcast Version: https://brianholdsworth.libsyn.com/