The Austere Christian
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Christians ought to prize knowing God's Word and obeying His precepts. But if our discipline doesn't produce gentleness, we've gone dangerously askew. Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses the problem of a loveless faith. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-austere-christian/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Released on 20 Jan 2026
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