Grace To The Humble | ದೀನರಿಗೆ ಕೃಪೆ | Zac Poonen | Kannada
Theme: God Honours Those Who Honour Him ದೇವರು ತನ್ನನ್ನು ಸನ್ಮಾನಿಸುವವರನ್ನು ಸನ್ಮಾನಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ Message Title: Grace To The Humble - Zac Poonen ದೀನರಿಗೆ ಕೃಪೆ Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that God gives grace to the humble, drawing parallels from both the Old and New Testaments. The speaker cautions against misinterpreting scripture, stressing that understanding God's word requires comparing different passages. Ultimately, true strength and victory over Satan come not from personal power, but from relying on the name of Jesus Christ, which empowers believers to stand against spiritual opposition.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Comparing Old and New Testament teachings on honorThe speaker compares the Old Testament principle of God honoring those who honor Him with the New Testament teaching that God gives grace to the humble.
Misinterpreting what it means for God to exalt youMany people wrongly assume that God exalting them means receiving worldly status, wealth, or big positions rather than spiritual growth and victory.
Connecting humility, grace, and spiritual victoryComparing scripture with scripture reveals that humbling oneself under God's mighty hand results in receiving grace and causing Satan to flee.
The example of Michael the ArchangelEven Michael the Archangel did not bring a slanderous accusation against Satan in his own strength, but instead deferred to the Lord's judgment.
Operating in the power of Jesus' nameWithout the name of Jesus believers are weak, but using His name gives spiritual authority like a small child operating a powerful weapon.
The unchanging spiritual law of humilityJust as water naturally flows to the lowest place, God's grace flows exclusively to those who humble themselves rather than the proud.
Old Testament earthly promises versus New Testament heavenly focusWhile the Old Covenant emphasized material and earthly blessings, the New Covenant focuses on spiritual riches and heavenly realities.
Earthly success as a spiritual testWhen God gives good jobs, money, or comfort, it serves as a test to see if believers become satisfied with these things or hunger for Christ's nature.
Rejecting human recognition in the churchSeeking or caring about being viewed as a great person by others in the church is spiritually worthless if God does not hold the same view.
The danger of failing the test of appreciationReceiving encouragement is helpful, but if believers take pride in human praise, they fail the test before God.
Overcoming sin and spiritual giants like GoliathJust as God helped David defeat the giant Goliath, He gives believers victory over sin and spiritual forces when they humble themselves.
The danger of using Jesus' name without a right lifeThe sons of Sceva attempted to cast out demons using the name of Jesus without true spiritual standing, resulting in defeat and exposure.
Standing in this world as Jesus isBelievers are called to walk in victory without fear or sin, standing as Christ stands in this world through faith and humility.
Responding correctly to correctionAccepting correction and humbling oneself under God's mighty hand rather than justifying oneself ensures continuous spiritual growth.
Final exhortation and prayerThe speaker urges listeners to let these lessons sink deep into their hearts and prays for God to help them honor Him daily.
