"Come and Die" - The Call to Freedom from Religiosity — Santosh Poonen — May 1, 2022

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Summary

The speaker warns against the danger of becoming merely religious rather than truly spiritual, emphasizing that true faith is not based on external performance or adherence to rules. He uses the analogy of working for 'food that perishes' versus working for the 'food that endures to eternal life,' urging the audience to focus on eternal priorities. The message concludes by pointing to Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of unwavering faith, regardless of immediate circumstances or material provision.

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Is religiosity more dangerous than a snake?Believers naturally want to pursue holiness, but the hidden danger of becoming religious instead of truly spiritual can destroy a person eternally.

Cain, the Pharisees, and the root of religious murderReligiosity has existed from the beginning, exemplified by Cain's religious offering and the Pharisees, and it ultimately leads to the persecution of true spirituality.

Why true spirituality is rareBeing spiritual involves dying to our self-life, whereas religiosity allows people to practice a false form of Christianity without giving up themselves.

Carrying about the dying of JesusPaul's spiritual power came from continually carrying about the dying of Jesus in his body so that Christ's life could be manifested.

Come and die, not come and liveJesus calls people to come and die to their self-life so He can raise them to eternal life, contrasting sharply with worldly messages of self-fulfillment.

The real wife versus the pretend wifeJust as a devoted wife serves quietly out of love without seeking a public reputation, the true bride of Christ lives entirely for His eyes alone.

The warning to the church in EphesusIt is possible to be religiously active and doctrinally sound while having lost one's first love and spiritually falling asleep.

A form of godliness without powerHolding to a form of godliness while denying its power is like wearing a marriage badge without genuine devotion or life.2 Timothy 3:5

The motivation behind evangelismReligious proselytizing travels great distances to make converts out of duty, whereas true spirituality is burdened by the dishonor sin brings to God's name.Matthew 23:15

Seeking the kingdom of heaven over heaven itselfSpiritual people desire God's righteousness, peace, and joy above all else, gladly giving everything to Him rather than seeking personal reward.

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