22.Examples Of Humility - Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenAugust 17, 201726mWatch on YouTube

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Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com Fundamental Biblical Truths 1.God's Purpose For Man 2.God's Provision For Man 3.Satan's Tactics 4.The Fall Of Man 5.Two Types Of Sins 6.Free Will And The Conscience 7.Grace And Faith 8.True Repentance 9.Repentance From All Sins 10.God's Two Fold Provision 11.God Is A God Of Love 12.The Power Of God's Word 13.How Satan Became Satan 14.Salvation From Sin 15.Jesus Is Our Forerunner 16.Why Satan Was Not Destroyed 17.Transformation 18.The Humanity Of Jesus 19.Likeness To Christ 20.Holiness Of Jesus 21.Jesus' Attitude To Money 22.Examples Of Humility 23.Satan Has Been Defeated 24.Faith Results In Praise 25.The New Covenant 26.Escaping Deception 27.The Right Way To Pray 28.God Centred Prayer

Summary

The speaker emphasizes that humility is foundational to receiving God's grace, which is necessary to overcome sin. He contrasts the condemnation shown by Jesus to sinners (like the woman caught in adultery or the thief on the cross) with the strong rebuke given to the proud Pharisees. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, suggesting that pride prevents the necessary spiritual rain for the fruit of the Spirit to grow.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Jesus and the Proud Versus the HumbleSatan's fall began with pride, while salvation came through Jesus' humility; consequently, God strongly opposes the proud rather than sinners who repent.

Humility as the Ground for Spiritual FruitAlthough humility is not listed directly among the fruit of the Spirit, it is the underlying soil required to receive the rain of God's grace.Galatians 5:22–23

Why Christians Are Defeated by SinBelievers struggle with ongoing sin simply because they lack grace, and they lack grace because unacknowledged pride prevents God from giving it to them.

Examining Our Own Hidden PrideChristians often remain blind to their own pride in Bible knowledge, spiritual gifts, or ministries, which brings upon them the direct opposition of God.

Jesus Washes His Disciples' FeetWhile his disciples argued over who was the greatest and refused to stoop to do a servant's work, Jesus humbly took a towel and washed their feet.

Forgiveness Versus Judgment When InsultedUnlike Moses under the old covenant whose opponents faced immediate leprosy, Jesus responded to vicious accusations and insults by offering forgiveness.

Enduring Sufferings Without ThreatsJesus endured insults, spitting, and suffering without making threats of future judgment, setting an absolute example of humility for believers to follow.

Beholding the Glory of Christ's HumilityQuarrels among Christians happen because they lack the humility of Christ, which the Holy Spirit transforms us into as we behold it in the Scriptures.

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