Sanctification | 1. A Pure Spirit - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth, or sanctification, is entirely God's work, not something humans can produce through effort or discipline. He advises that believers must resist the temptation to sacrifice the quality of their ministry work for the sake of quantity, remembering that God is more interested in the quality of the work. Ultimately, genuine sanctification must begin with God's initiating work in the heart, distinguishing it from self-effort.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God's will is our sanctificationThe speaker reads from 1 Thessalonians about entire sanctification, noting that quality matters more to God than quantity in ministry work.1 Thessalonians 5:23
Sanctification is God's work, not oursSanctification is not something we produce through sheer willpower; rather, it is God working in us to accomplish what pleases Him.
Worshiping God in spirit and truthDrawing from the Old Testament Tabernacle and John 4, the speaker explains that believers are now called to worship God directly in the spirit.John 4:24
Poverty of spirit as a master keyBeing poor in spirit means maintaining a constant awareness of our deep need before God, which unlocks the riches of His kingdom.
Cleansing ourselves from defilement of the spiritBelievers must cleanse themselves not only from outward fleshly sins but also from inward defilements of the spirit, such as wrong motives and attitudes.
The pure in heart shall see GodKeeping our spirit pure allows us to maintain a constant vision of God and see Him working even in difficult circumstances.Matthew 5:8
Discernment through the anointingBelievers have received an anointing from the Holy Spirit that provides inner discernment in our spirit regarding what is of God and what is not.1 John 2:27
Living by divine life instead of human rulesInstead of relying on human understanding or a list of rules, believers are called to trust in the Lord and be guided by His living presence within.
