The Trap of Pragmatism

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This sermon examines the theological dangers of pragmatism as a worldview, arguing that it reduces moral decision-making to a relativistic calculation of outcomes rather than obedience to God's Word. By contrasting the disobedience of King Saul with the repentant heart of David, the teaching illustrates how pragmatic reasoning leads to spiritual compromise and the loss of divine favor. The discussion further explores historical examples of pragmatic innovation in worship, such as the golden calf in Exodus and the idolatry of Jeroboam in 1 Kings, to demonstrate that convenience or political…