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EPISODE · May 12, 2026

Why Does Not Commanding Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 2

from Look at the Book · host John Piper

Paul knows what he wants Philemon to do, but he chooses not to command it. Why? He wants something deeper than rote obedience: genuine love.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 12, 2026

Paul knows what he wants Philemon to do, but he chooses not to command it. Why? He wants something deeper than rote obedience: genuine love.

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