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Attaining Spiritual Stability

March 18, 2026
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Attaining Spiritual Stability

John MacArthur: This is John MacArthur with another edition of Portraits of Grace. Today, an alarming number of Christians seem to lack spiritual stability. Many are carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming. Others lack moral purity. Too many believers are driven by their emotions rather than sound thinking.

Increasingly, therapists and psychologists are replacing pastors and biblical teachers as the heroes of the faith. While we still proclaim a sovereign, all-powerful God, our conduct may belie our creed. Well, despite all that, Paul said, "Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might." That’s possible only when you trust God and rely on His infinite resources in Christ. This is John MacArthur, looking forward to bringing you more Portraits of Grace.

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"Portraits of Grace" is exactly that...John MacArthur's one-minute snapshots of Biblical Truth that accurately communicates God's Word with grace, value and practical application to life.

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John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, president of The Master’s College and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. Grace to You radio, video, audio, print, and website resources reach millions worldwide each day. Over four decades of ministry, John has written dozens of bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible, The Gospel According to Jesus, The New Testament Commentary series, The Truth War, and The Jesus You Can’t Ignore. He and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren.

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