Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi & David Lane - January 19, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The message emphasizes the need for believers to run the Christian life's race with diligence and patience, warning against the 'weights' of sin, past experiences, and worldly distractions. Drawing heavily on Paul's warnings, the speaker stresses that merely claiming to be a Christian is insufficient; one must live with constant self-discipline to avoid becoming a 'castaway' before God. True perseverance requires patient continuance in good works until the end.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Beware of weights as well as sinHebrews 12 warns us not just about sin, but about weights from our past and the cares of this world that can easily distract and drag us down in our race.Hebrews 12:1Luke 21:34
Paul's warning to himselfEven the Apostle Paul exercised strict self-discipline so that after preaching to others he would not personally be disqualified or cast away.1 Corinthians 9:24
The Christian life requires patient continuancePaul emphasizes in Romans that God renders eternal life to those who patiently continue in well-doing every single day.Romans 2:6
Pride in the heart is an abominationProverbs 16:5 makes it clear that everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord and will not go unpunished, meaning we cannot have a casual attitude toward pride.
God humbles the proud and exalts the humbleScripture shows throughout, including in Mary's song, that God scatters those who are proud in their heart's thoughts while exalting the humble.
Learning true humility from JesusJesus was gentle and humble in heart before the Father, seeking God's approval rather than justifying Himself before men.
