While the Latin root for repentance suggests sorrow or pain, the Greek concept of metanoia means a fundamental turn—not just of direction, but of focus. Sin is a state of being turned inward and trapped in our own minds, whereas salvation is Christ’s invitation to turn out of ourselves and toward others. True humility in this new year is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less, forgetting your own ego to finally engage with the real world and the people around you.

1 John 4:19-5:4 | Luke 4:14-22

Originally preached on the 7th day of January, 2026, at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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