Questions & Answers - Zac Poonen - September 13, 2014

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The speaker discusses finding balance in Christian life, using analogies like the body of Christ and the balance between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit. Key areas needing balance include dependence on God versus dependence on other believers, and the relationship between loving God and loving neighbor. He emphasizes that while one must heed the Spirit's guidance (1 John 2:27), one must also value the teaching authority set by Christ (Ephesians 4:11).

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How can I balance listening to God directly with asking elders for advice?We must hear God ourselves, but we also need to recognize our need for teachers and prophets whom Christ has set in the church.

Finding the balance in other spiritual areasJust like the balance between fruit and gifts of the spirit, truth must be kept in harmony rather than making one truth so large that it crowds out others.

Discerning right and wrong teachersWhile teachers should be esteemed, believers also have an inner anointing from the Holy Spirit that helps them sense when something is spiritually wrong.1 John 2:27

How do we practically teach children to fear God and know His ways?Children learn a great deal from parental example, picking up habits and attitudes over years of observation.

Teaching children about money and what is profitableChildren need to see carefulness in spending and avoiding unnecessary waste, distinguishing between what is lawful and what is truly profitable.

Is it all right to have close non-christian friends?Friendships should be evaluated like a tug-of-war to see whether you are influencing them toward Christ or whether they are dragging you away from the Lord.

Who is the person of the trinity that comes into our heart?When we ask Christ into our heart, it is the Holy Spirit who indwells us, as Christ and the Father are in heaven.

Distinguishing between biblical history and doctrineWe should not build doctrines out of historical actions recorded in the Book of Acts, but rather rely on the clear teachings of Jesus and the epistles.

How to be filled with the Holy SpiritBeing filled with the Spirit requires opening every single room of your heart to God and surrendering completely without holding back.

Recognizing the voice of the SpiritJust as you recognize your mother's voice among many, you learn to identify the Holy Spirit's voice over time by consistently obeying scripture.

How do we know if we are spiritually ready to get married?Readiness involves being old enough, able to support a family, and needing to avoid immorality, though young people are also advised to use their single days to study scripture deeply.1 Corinthians 7:9

Being unequally yoked in marriageA marriage partnership should seek equality first in spiritual passion, followed by soul compatibility and physical attraction.

Our attitude toward believers who walk in less lightWe must not judge other believers who have not yet attained the same spiritual light, recognizing that spiritual growth happens gradually.

What does the Bible teach about divorce and remarriage?God hates divorce and considers it wrong except in the case of fornication, and each specific situation must be evaluated individually.

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