CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Importance of Dying to Our Own Will - Zac Poonen
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Summary
True spirituality is not measured by external religious activities like knowing scripture, preaching, or singing, but by the daily willingness to deny one's own will and selfishness. The speaker emphasizes that one must constantly seek light on their own selfishness—whether in finances, family life, or ministry—and actively deny it to build a life foundation on the rock, rather than the shifting sand of mere understanding or emotion.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The man who built his house on the sandThe foolish builder in Jesus' parable is not an atheist or a nominal Christian, but someone who faithfully goes to church and hears the words of Jesus.
Hearing without doingThis person may understand the scriptures and get excited about what they hear, but they fail to yield their will and put the teachings into practice in their home and work life.
Never evaluate yourself by external religious abilitiesTo avoid self-deception, believers must never measure their spirituality by how much Bible they know, how well they preach or sing, or what others think of them.
Evaluating spirituality by self-denialInstead, evaluate yourself by how much you deny your natural selfishness in daily relationships, such as with your husband, wife, and family.Romans 7:18
The corruption of the fleshThe flesh always thinks of convenience and self-preservation, asking how to get maximum benefit with minimum personal cost.
Walking in the light brings light on selfishnessWalking closer to God, who is light, means receiving increasing light and conviction regarding our hidden selfishness and subtle pride.
Denying self where God gives lightWhen God exposes selfishness in our homes, workplaces, or daily tasks, we must put it to death and deny our own will to do God's will.
External activity does not equal spiritual valuePreaching, traveling, writing books, and doing miracles do not determine a person's value before God; self-denial and obedience do.
Passing through the sand of the mind and emotionsHearing God's word first affects our mind and stirs our emotions, but this intellectual and emotional response is still just building on sand.
Digging deep to hit the rockA wise builder digs deep past intellectual understanding and emotional excitement, founding their life on the rock by choosing to obey God.Luke 6:44Luke 6:48
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Importance of Dying to Our Own Will - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/the-importance-of-dying-to-our-own-will
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
True spirituality is not measured by external religious activities like knowing scripture, preaching, or singing, but by the daily willingness to deny one's own will and selfishness. The speaker emphasizes that one must constantly seek light on their own selfishness—whether in finances, family life, or ministry—and actively deny it to build a life foundation on the rock, rather than the shifting sand of mere understanding or emotion.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The man who built his house on the sandThe foolish builder in Jesus' parable is not an atheist or a nominal Christian, but someone who faithfully goes to church and hears the words of Jesus.
Hearing without doingThis person may understand the scriptures and get excited about what they hear, but they fail to yield their will and put the teachings into practice in their home and work life.
Never evaluate yourself by external religious abilitiesTo avoid self-deception, believers must never measure their spirituality by how much Bible they know, how well they preach or sing, or what others think of them.
Evaluating spirituality by self-denialInstead, evaluate yourself by how much you deny your natural selfishness in daily relationships, such as with your husband, wife, and family.Romans 7:18
The corruption of the fleshThe flesh always thinks of convenience and self-preservation, asking how to get maximum benefit with minimum personal cost.
Walking in the light brings light on selfishnessWalking closer to God, who is light, means receiving increasing light and conviction regarding our hidden selfishness and subtle pride.
Denying self where God gives lightWhen God exposes selfishness in our homes, workplaces, or daily tasks, we must put it to death and deny our own will to do God's will.
External activity does not equal spiritual valuePreaching, traveling, writing books, and doing miracles do not determine a person's value before God; self-denial and obedience do.
Passing through the sand of the mind and emotionsHearing God's word first affects our mind and stirs our emotions, but this intellectual and emotional response is still just building on sand.
Digging deep to hit the rockA wise builder digs deep past intellectual understanding and emotional excitement, founding their life on the rock by choosing to obey God.Luke 6:44Luke 6:48
