CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 2. A Renewed Soul - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is the necessity of renewing one's mind to think according to God's interests rather than man's. This process, called sanctification, is a lifelong work requiring submission to the Holy Spirit. True understanding involves moving beyond merely observing God's actions to grasping His deeper ways and principles.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Learning to think like GodUsing Matthew 16:23, the speaker explains that setting our minds on human interests rather than God's interests makes us a stumbling block to Him.Matthew 16:23
The natural tendency toward self-interestFrom birth, the human mind is naturally focused on personal desires and getting what is best for oneself, a mindset often found even in Christian organizations.
The process of mental renewalTrue sanctification is the lifelong process of allowing the Holy Spirit to change our thinking from man's interests to God's interests.
Submitting to the Holy SpiritWe cannot change our own way of thinking; we must permit the Holy Spirit to do the work of cleaning away wrong thoughts and aligning us with God's mind.
Understanding God's ways versus His actionsUsing Psalm 103:7, the speaker distinguishes between seeing God's miracles and truly understanding His ways, as Moses did.
The difference between spiritual maturity and immaturityA mature believer seeks to understand God's principles and ways, whereas an immature believer is only interested in the benefits and actions of God.
The risk of being a stumbling blockIf we attempt to do God's work without understanding His ways, we risk hindering others and presenting a false image of Christ to the world.
Recognizing satanic influence in good-sounding adviceJesus identified Peter's attempt to steer Him away from the cross as satanic because it prioritized avoiding suffering over following God's will.Matthew 16:23
The Holy Spirit reveals the principles of JesusThrough the study of Scripture, the Holy Spirit shows us the principles by which Jesus lived so that we can adopt them in our own lives.2 Corinthians 3:18
The determination to follow God's wayEven when others do not understand, we must be determined to set our minds on God's interests and follow the path of the cross as Jesus did.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 2. A Renewed Soul - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/a-renewed-soul
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is the necessity of renewing one's mind to think according to God's interests rather than man's. This process, called sanctification, is a lifelong work requiring submission to the Holy Spirit. True understanding involves moving beyond merely observing God's actions to grasping His deeper ways and principles.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Learning to think like GodUsing Matthew 16:23, the speaker explains that setting our minds on human interests rather than God's interests makes us a stumbling block to Him.Matthew 16:23
The natural tendency toward self-interestFrom birth, the human mind is naturally focused on personal desires and getting what is best for oneself, a mindset often found even in Christian organizations.
The process of mental renewalTrue sanctification is the lifelong process of allowing the Holy Spirit to change our thinking from man's interests to God's interests.
Submitting to the Holy SpiritWe cannot change our own way of thinking; we must permit the Holy Spirit to do the work of cleaning away wrong thoughts and aligning us with God's mind.
Understanding God's ways versus His actionsUsing Psalm 103:7, the speaker distinguishes between seeing God's miracles and truly understanding His ways, as Moses did.
The difference between spiritual maturity and immaturityA mature believer seeks to understand God's principles and ways, whereas an immature believer is only interested in the benefits and actions of God.
The risk of being a stumbling blockIf we attempt to do God's work without understanding His ways, we risk hindering others and presenting a false image of Christ to the world.
Recognizing satanic influence in good-sounding adviceJesus identified Peter's attempt to steer Him away from the cross as satanic because it prioritized avoiding suffering over following God's will.Matthew 16:23
The Holy Spirit reveals the principles of JesusThrough the study of Scripture, the Holy Spirit shows us the principles by which Jesus lived so that we can adopt them in our own lives.2 Corinthians 3:18
The determination to follow God's wayEven when others do not understand, we must be determined to set our minds on God's interests and follow the path of the cross as Jesus did.
