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John MacArthur

Approving What is Excellent

March 31, 2026
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Approving What is Excellent

John MacArthur: This is John MacArthur; join me for today's Portraits of Grace. The apostle Paul tells us to approve the things that are excellent in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ.

Excellent speaks of things that are worthwhile, valuable, and vital. Approving what is excellent refers to testing those things as one would test a precious metal to determine its purity and price. It goes beyond knowing good from evil; it distinguishes between good and best.

It involves thinking biblically and focusing your time and energy on what really matters. It involves cultivating spiritual discipline and not being controlled by your emotion, whims, or circumstances. Follow the path to spiritual excellence. This is John MacArthur, encouraging you to live as Portraits of Grace.

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About Portraits of Grace

"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.

About John MacArthur

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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