CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Are You Really Born Again - Zac Poonen
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Summary
Zac Poonen teaches on the danger of praying to oneself rather than to God, using the Pharisee and tax collector parable to illustrate how public prayer can become performance for human approval rather than genuine communion with God. He shares his own journey of repenting from praying in ways designed to impress others, and emphasizes the need for sincere, continuous self-judgment to achieve authentic prayer and worship that honors Jesus rather than seeking human recognition.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Two men went to the temple to prayA Pharisee and a tax collector go to the temple, noting that tax collectors were historically viewed as the worst of sinners.
Was the Pharisee praying to himself?The speaker observes that the Pharisee was actually praying to himself rather than to God.
Do we use humble words just for reputation?Many people use language of repentance in public prayer simply to gain a reputation for being humble without actually believing their own words.
The reality of praying to an audienceThe speaker shares his personal struggle with being more conscious of the people listening to his prayer than being conscious of Jesus.
Seeking sincerity in worshipThe speaker describes how he would intentionally revisit song lyrics to ensure he was truly meaning the words and directing them to God.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Are You Really Born Again - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/are-you-really-born-again
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
Zac Poonen teaches on the danger of praying to oneself rather than to God, using the Pharisee and tax collector parable to illustrate how public prayer can become performance for human approval rather than genuine communion with God. He shares his own journey of repenting from praying in ways designed to impress others, and emphasizes the need for sincere, continuous self-judgment to achieve authentic prayer and worship that honors Jesus rather than seeking human recognition.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Two men went to the temple to prayA Pharisee and a tax collector go to the temple, noting that tax collectors were historically viewed as the worst of sinners.
Was the Pharisee praying to himself?The speaker observes that the Pharisee was actually praying to himself rather than to God.
Do we use humble words just for reputation?Many people use language of repentance in public prayer simply to gain a reputation for being humble without actually believing their own words.
The reality of praying to an audienceThe speaker shares his personal struggle with being more conscious of the people listening to his prayer than being conscious of Jesus.
Seeking sincerity in worshipThe speaker describes how he would intentionally revisit song lyrics to ensure he was truly meaning the words and directing them to God.
