CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Never Give Up - Strive To Win - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The message uses Paul's analogy of a race to encourage believers that they can achieve spiritual victory despite past failings. Key to winning is self-discipline, which means actively controlling one's desires and actions. Furthermore, spiritual progress requires constantly looking forward toward the goal rather than dwelling on past accomplishments.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
You can run to winPaul speaks of progress in the Christian life, urging believers in 1 Corinthians to run in a way that secures the prize.1 Corinthians 9:24
Hope for the worst of churchesThe Corinthian church was plagued by lawsuits, false tongues, sexual sin, and selfishness, yet Paul still tells them they can win.
Repent and start runningAnyone who is discouraged or has made mistakes can turn around, receive forgiveness, and start running the race today.
Everyone can come firstUnlike worldly races where only one wins, every believer can win the first prize if they exercise self-control and discipline.
The disciplined horse and the jockeyLike a fast, wild horse that loses because it lacks discipline, a believer must obey the jockey to win the race.
I discipline my body and make it my slavePaul states that he controls what his eyes see, his hands write, and his tongue speaks rather than letting his body dictate his actions.
Slaves of the body versus spiritual fitnessWhile most people are slaves to physical desires and lusts, believers must exercise spiritual restraint to avoid disqualification.
Pressing toward the mark in Philippians 3Paul counts everything as loss compared to knowing Christ, choosing to forget what lies behind and reach forward.Philippians 3:8
Never be satisfied with your spiritual growthEven after decades of walking with God, a believer should not be satisfied because there are still areas where they are not like Christ.
Do not look back and congratulate yourselfJust like a runner in a race, looking back at past accomplishments will hinder your spiritual progress.
Focus on the areas you have not conqueredLike a good student who does not dwell on past grades, a growing Christian focuses on what they have not yet learned and presses on.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Never Give Up - Strive To Win - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/never-give-up-strive-to-win
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message uses Paul's analogy of a race to encourage believers that they can achieve spiritual victory despite past failings. Key to winning is self-discipline, which means actively controlling one's desires and actions. Furthermore, spiritual progress requires constantly looking forward toward the goal rather than dwelling on past accomplishments.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
You can run to winPaul speaks of progress in the Christian life, urging believers in 1 Corinthians to run in a way that secures the prize.1 Corinthians 9:24
Hope for the worst of churchesThe Corinthian church was plagued by lawsuits, false tongues, sexual sin, and selfishness, yet Paul still tells them they can win.
Repent and start runningAnyone who is discouraged or has made mistakes can turn around, receive forgiveness, and start running the race today.
Everyone can come firstUnlike worldly races where only one wins, every believer can win the first prize if they exercise self-control and discipline.
The disciplined horse and the jockeyLike a fast, wild horse that loses because it lacks discipline, a believer must obey the jockey to win the race.
I discipline my body and make it my slavePaul states that he controls what his eyes see, his hands write, and his tongue speaks rather than letting his body dictate his actions.
Slaves of the body versus spiritual fitnessWhile most people are slaves to physical desires and lusts, believers must exercise spiritual restraint to avoid disqualification.
Pressing toward the mark in Philippians 3Paul counts everything as loss compared to knowing Christ, choosing to forget what lies behind and reach forward.Philippians 3:8
Never be satisfied with your spiritual growthEven after decades of walking with God, a believer should not be satisfied because there are still areas where they are not like Christ.
Do not look back and congratulate yourselfJust like a runner in a race, looking back at past accomplishments will hinder your spiritual progress.
Focus on the areas you have not conqueredLike a good student who does not dwell on past grades, a growing Christian focuses on what they have not yet learned and presses on.
