CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Root Of Sin And Of Salvation - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/the-root-of-sin-and-of-salvation
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker teaches that the origin of all sin is pride, citing Ezekiel 28:17, which speaks of a heart being lifted up. He emphasizes that dealing with this root sin is necessary for true spiritual progress, as external sins are merely manifestations. Ultimately, God opposes the proud, and grace is given only to the humble, suggesting that humility is the key to receiving the Holy Spirit's work.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Where sin beganTurning to Ezekiel, we discover the root of all sin in the universe and in human history.
Your heart was lifted upIn just five words describing the fall of the head of the angels, we find the origin of every sin and evil seen in the world today.
How pride comes through comparisonPride arises when we compare our beauty, wisdom, cleverness, or position with others and exalt ourselves.
Dealing with the root instead of external fruitMany Christians try to fix external behavior without dealing with the invisible root of pride in their hearts.
God is opposed to the proudBecause all sin stems from the desire to exalt oneself, God stands as the enemy of every proud person and all pride.1 Peter 5:5
The barrier to spiritual progressUnaddressed pride is the main reason why many believers fail to make spiritual progress year after year.
God gives grace only to the humbleJust as water flows naturally to the lowest place, the Holy Spirit and God's grace flow only to the humble.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Root Of Sin And Of Salvation - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/the-root-of-sin-and-of-salvation
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker teaches that the origin of all sin is pride, citing Ezekiel 28:17, which speaks of a heart being lifted up. He emphasizes that dealing with this root sin is necessary for true spiritual progress, as external sins are merely manifestations. Ultimately, God opposes the proud, and grace is given only to the humble, suggesting that humility is the key to receiving the Holy Spirit's work.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Where sin beganTurning to Ezekiel, we discover the root of all sin in the universe and in human history.
Your heart was lifted upIn just five words describing the fall of the head of the angels, we find the origin of every sin and evil seen in the world today.
How pride comes through comparisonPride arises when we compare our beauty, wisdom, cleverness, or position with others and exalt ourselves.
Dealing with the root instead of external fruitMany Christians try to fix external behavior without dealing with the invisible root of pride in their hearts.
God is opposed to the proudBecause all sin stems from the desire to exalt oneself, God stands as the enemy of every proud person and all pride.1 Peter 5:5
The barrier to spiritual progressUnaddressed pride is the main reason why many believers fail to make spiritual progress year after year.
God gives grace only to the humbleJust as water flows naturally to the lowest place, the Holy Spirit and God's grace flow only to the humble.
