January 19 | Daily Devotion | Have This Attitude Of Pressing On To Perfection | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenJanuary 19, 202412mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The message encourages believers to adopt the attitude of constantly pressing on toward maturity and perfection, drawing parallels to a child's ambition. While acknowledging current imperfections is necessary, it is insufficient; one must actively desire and strive toward Christ-likeness. This proactive pursuit means embracing correction from others with gratitude, viewing it as a loving guide toward improvement.

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God's attitude toward our immaturityJust as earthly parents are not angry when their children are immature but want to help them, God is never angry with our immaturity, though He may be disappointed.

No place for discouragementBelievers should not get discouraged by their lack of maturity, but should keep living by the standard they have attained because God wants them to press on.

The Holy Spirit provides personal tuitionThe Holy Spirit treats believers like children of a king, dealing with each person individually and showing them precisely what they need to do.

What is the attitude of the mature?Paul models the attitude that while he has not yet become perfect, he does not sit back; he presses on toward the goal.

Having the ambition to growLike a kindergarten child who aims for a PhD, believers should have the long-term ambition to become fully like Christ over time.

Honoring the price Christ paidConsidering the tremendous price Christ paid for our spiritual education, we must not waste it by being content with spiritual immaturity.

Moving past 'I'm not perfect' with a 'but'Saying you are not perfect is only half true unless you follow it with the determination that you are pressing on to change.

Being thankful for correctionJust as a student is thankful for a teacher correcting a math mistake, believers should be thankful for anyone who points out something unchristlike.

Refusing to be offendedGetting offended over corrections or slights is the mark of a child repeatedly failing in kindergarten, and believers need to grow up.

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