Summary
The speaker uses the story of finding rats in his pockets after accepting unwanted cookies to illustrate how sin and worldly desires (the 'cookies') can secretly damage one's life, much like Judas's betrayal. He emphasizes that believers must be vigilant against these hidden 'encumbrances'—not just outright sin, but anything that hinders spiritual endurance—and must actively seek cleansing from God to maintain their 'robe of righteousness.'
Description
Speaker: Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 01-27-2019 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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The central message emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speakers repeatedly draw on the concept of 'the secret of the Lord,' which is reserved for those who fear God. Practically, fearing the Lord means hating evil, treating small sins with the same urgency as discarding dirty diapers, and ultimately finding intimacy with God through Christ.
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