Elders Must Walk In Humility And Repentance - Zac Poonen | Kannada
Elders Must Walk In Humility And Repentance | ಸಭಾ ಹಿರಿಯರು ದೀನತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾನಸಾಂತರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುವವರಾಗಿರಬೇಕು | Zac Poonen | Kannada Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message warns elders against the danger of spiritual pride, cautioning that seeking personal honor or feeling uniquely chosen can lead to a fall. True spiritual focus must be on becoming more like Christ, recognizing that leadership roles are temporary and dependent on God's will. The core message emphasizes daily self-denial, taking up the cross in all relationships, and prioritizing eternal reward over earthly recognition.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Are you seeking great things for yourself?Using Baruch's warning from Jeremiah, the speaker cautions leaders against seeking personal honor or a name through spiritual ministry.
The danger of thinking you will never fallBelieving you are immune to pride puts you in the greatest danger, requiring constant humility and recognition of our corrupt flesh.
The only goal: becoming like JesusEldership status is unimportant compared to the singular goal of becoming like Christ and being willing to step down for younger leaders.
The failure of not training others to take overJust as parents want their children to grow and take responsibility, spiritual leaders must genuinely prepare younger brothers to take over the work rather than just practicing window dressing.
Learning from Jeremiah's lifelong faithfulnessReflecting on Jeremiah's youthful calling and long ministry reminds us of the hidden struggles against pride when God uses a person mightily.
What do you want me to do for you?Jesus asked James and John what they wanted, exposing their desire for positions of honor in eternity rather than daily cross-bearing.
The blind beggar's simple prayerUnlike the disciples who sought status, the blind beggar Bartimaeus simply asked for his sight, mirroring the prayer leaders should pray to see Jesus clearly.
Learning humility from babies and servantsBy examining the mind of a baby or the posture of a servant, we understand the total absence of earthly ambition required in God's kingdom.
Overcoming the hidden love of moneyJust as Jesus was tempted in every point, leaders must recognize that the love of money operates in subtle layers and requires daily surrender.
Rebuking sin while examining our own heartsIsaiah fearlessly rebuked the sins of his day, including greed and idolatry of food, yet balanced strong preaching with personal repentance before God.Isaiah 5:8–21
Isaiah's vision of God's holinessWhen Isaiah saw the sinless angels covering their faces in God's presence, he cried out in repentance over his unclean lips and received cleansing from heaven.
John the Baptist's identity as a voiceJohn the Baptist boldly confronted religious leaders and sin, yet viewed himself merely as an anonymous voice in the wilderness pointing people to Christ.
The true mark of a New Covenant churchThe true mark of the church Jesus builds is that the gates of hell have no power over it, rather than external distinctives or stylistic preferences.
John's message of repentance and the spirit of ElijahJohn preached repentance, turning to the Lamb of God, and baptism in the Holy Spirit, foreshadowing the end-time ministry of restoring family relationships.
The danger of false humilityClaiming to be the chief of sinners can itself be a form of pride seeking a reputation for humility unless it stems from a true revelation from God.
Living not to do our own willFollowing Jesus means emulating His choice to come to earth solely to do the Father's will in every ordinary conversation and relationship.
Discipline your body to avoid disqualificationPaul stressed the need to discipline his body and make it his slave so that after preaching to others he would not be disqualified on the final day.1 Corinthians 9:27
The two legs: Spirit-filling and daily disciplineBeing filled with the Holy Spirit and maintaining strict discipline over our bodies, speech, and appetites are the two essential legs of the Christian walk.
