God Will Judge the Secrets of Men - Santosh Poonen - June 28, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/god-will-judge-secrets-men River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that the 'crown of life' is reserved for those who love God and endure temptation or trial. True spiritual growth requires more than emotional responses at meetings; it demands consistent endurance. Furthermore, the speaker encourages the congregation to view their lives, even the recent past, as a time of secret sowing, reminding them that what they reap in their relationships and faith is dependent on what they have faithfully sown, regardless of external circumstances.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Enduring temptation for the crown of lifeJames 1:12 promises a crown of life not to those with an emotional conversion experience, but to those who love God and endure temptation.James 1:12
The principle of sowing and reaping in secretJust as a farmer sows seeds in secret without waiting for an audience, our private thoughts and actions during times apart are seeds that produce a harvest.
The New Covenant priority of the inner lifeUnlike the Old Covenant which focused on outward rules, the New Covenant focuses on the spiritual inside, motives, and thought life.
What will be played on the big screenAt the judgment seat of Christ, God will reveal not just our outward actions and words, but the secret thoughts of our hearts.
Difficult circumstances as a practice testThe trials and challenges we experience in life serve as a wake-up call and a practice test to prepare us for the final day of judgment.
Heat of the moment situations reveal what is insideJust as a cup of sweet water cannot spill bitter water when shaken, pressure and heat of the moment situations simply reveal what has been stored in our hearts all along.
David's reaction to the death of SaulWhen David received news of the death of Saul, the man who hunted him for years, his spontaneous reaction was deep mourning and love rather than rejoicing.
Jesus lived and suffered in secretThe majority of Jesus's sinless life was hidden, facing minor trials and injustices quietly before receiving the Father's approval at His baptism.Matthew 3:17
Humble yourself under the mighty hand of GodHumility means letting God be your sole witness and judge without needing to justify yourself or correct every false opinion about you.1 Peter 5:6
Beware of practicing righteousness before menJesus warned against performing religious acts to be noticed by others, reminding us that our Father sees and rewards what is done in secret.
God will judge the secrets of men through ChristGod will evaluate religious and worldly people alike by judging the hidden thoughts of their hearts through Christ Jesus, who provides His own spirit and mind to transform us.Romans 2:16
