012: What Matters More? The World or God?

19/09/2025 48 min

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In this episode, we dive deep into a foundationalLutheran concept that changes how we understand our relationship with God and our neighbors: Two Kinds of Righteousness.Ever wondered if non-Christians can do "good" in the world? Or struggled with whether your good works matterfor salvation? This conversation explores the radical difference between our passive righteousness before God (Coram Deo) and our active righteousness before the world (Coram Mundo).0:00 - Introduction and Welcome 2:30 - What is Two Kinds of Righteousness?5:45 - Visual Explanation: Vertical vs. HorizontalRelationships 8:15 - Derek's Decision-Making Process 11:20 - Passive Righteousness Before God (Coram Deo) 15:30 - The Transparency of Christ Imagery 18:45 - Why It's 100% Passive (Not 99% + 1%) 22:10 - Active Righteousness Before the World (Coram Mundo) 25:20 - Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself 28:00 - Can Christians and Non-Christians Serve Together? 31:15 - The "Christian Business" Discussion 34:30 - Does Active Righteousness Affect Salvation? 37:20 - Sanctification and God's Work in Us 40:45 - The Third Kind of Righteousness Debate48:20 - Praying to Vote for Your Neighbor's Good 51:00 - Finding Freedom in Secure Salvation 53:30 - Closing Thoughts and Next Week PreviewYou can also watch this week's episode on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaDMQUj7OQFUZCzA1mh0rbhHcGzJkV7Jl&si=V42lzOxDJab8k-L3. You can listen on Apple Podcasts as well https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/desert-well/id1823028492. Be sure to join us here every Friday to hear the latest from "Desert Well".