The Humble Alone Enter God's Kingdom -- Olu Talabi -- March 7, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/humble-alone-enter-gods-kingdom River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that while being born again through faith in Christ is essential for entering God's kingdom, Jesus also established other necessary conditions. Specifically, he highlights the profound importance of humility, stating multiple times that one must receive the kingdom as a little child. The message urges listeners to take this call to humility seriously, recognizing it as a condition alongside conversion.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Entering God's kingdom requires being born againIt is impossible for anyone to see or enter the kingdom of God without a foundational work of regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
Another condition Jesus mentionedWhile people frequently talk about believing in Christ, Jesus explicitly stated another strict condition for inheriting eternal life.
Mark's account of Jesus and the childrenIn Mark chapter 10, Jesus declares that whoever will not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.Mark 10:13–16
Do we put the same weight on humility?Believers often emphasize faith while neglecting the continuous path of humbling oneself like an infant.
Why was Jesus angry at His disciples?Unlike other gospels, Mark records that Jesus was deeply displeased and angry when the disciples tried to turn the children away, showing how precious a childlike heart is to God.Mark 10:14
God dwells with the humble and contriteThe high and lofty God who inhabits eternity chooses to dwell with those who possess a humble and contrite spirit.Isaiah 57:15
Gauging our progress in humilityBelievers must examine themselves daily to ensure that self-importance is decreasing and the mindset of a servant is growing.
Paul's true heart state: "I am nothing"Paul demonstrated true humility, viewing himself and Apollos as mere servants while recognizing that God alone gives the increase.
Preaching ourselves as servants for Jesus' sakePaul explained that he and his companions presented themselves simply as servants to others for the sake of Christ.2 Corinthians 4:5
Making oneself a servant to allThough free from all men, Paul chose to make himself a servant to everyone in order to win more people to Christ.1 Corinthians 9:19
Both rich and poor are vanity before GodScripture reminds us that people of low degree and high reputation alike are ultimately lighter than air when weighed by God.Psalm 62:9
God determines our bounds that we might seek HimGod has appointed the times and boundaries of people's lives so that they would seek after Him and find Him.
Life is short, so walk in humilityHuman life is brief and uncertain, reminding believers not to boast about tomorrow but to live humbly in the will of God.
Conclusion: Ask the Holy Spirit for humilityBelievers must urgently seek the Holy Spirit's help to cultivate the childlike humility required to enter the kingdom of God.Matthew 10:15
