CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Genuine Reverence For God Produces - Zac Poonen
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Summary
True reverence for God produces a critical self-examination that leads to judging oneself harshly while extending mercy to others. This genuine fear of God transforms our character, making us humble about our own failings and compassionate in our treatment of those around us.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The impact of non-judgmental parentsA father and mother who do not judge others create an environment for their children to grow in amazing godliness.
James's strong warning to believersUsing the book of James, the speaker highlights how the Holy Spirit inspired strong language, even calling believers adulteresses, to show that friendship with the world is enmity toward God.James 4:4
The consequence of judging the lawSpeaking against a brother or judging them is equivalent to judging the law itself, rather than being a doer of it.
God is the only judge in the universeWe must be saturated with the truth that God alone has appointed himself as the judge, and we have no authority to pass judgment on our neighbors.
Understanding spiritual grades and growthBelievers are at different levels of spiritual maturity, so we should be merciful rather than judging those in a lower 'grade' of growth.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Genuine Reverence For God Produces - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/what-genuine-reverence-for-god-produces
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
True reverence for God produces a critical self-examination that leads to judging oneself harshly while extending mercy to others. This genuine fear of God transforms our character, making us humble about our own failings and compassionate in our treatment of those around us.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The impact of non-judgmental parentsA father and mother who do not judge others create an environment for their children to grow in amazing godliness.
James's strong warning to believersUsing the book of James, the speaker highlights how the Holy Spirit inspired strong language, even calling believers adulteresses, to show that friendship with the world is enmity toward God.James 4:4
The consequence of judging the lawSpeaking against a brother or judging them is equivalent to judging the law itself, rather than being a doer of it.
God is the only judge in the universeWe must be saturated with the truth that God alone has appointed himself as the judge, and we have no authority to pass judgment on our neighbors.
Understanding spiritual grades and growthBelievers are at different levels of spiritual maturity, so we should be merciful rather than judging those in a lower 'grade' of growth.
