The Compromise of Omission - Santosh Poonen - April 14, 2019
http://rlcfchurch.org/compromise-omission River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes the need for believers to cleanse themselves from all defilement, both in flesh and spirit, drawing parallels to the sanctity of the Temple. The speaker distinguishes between 'compromise' (actively doing what is wrong) and 'omission' (failing to do what is right). He warns that merely avoiding sin is insufficient; one must actively live according to God's will, which requires hearing and obeying the living voice of God, not just adhering to a list of prohibitions.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Cleansing from all defilement of flesh and spiritBelievers are called to cleanse themselves from all defilement, including inner spiritual issues like bitterness, jealousy, and complaining.2 Corinthians 7:1
What is the compromise of omission?Compromise is not just doing what is forbidden, but also the omission of failing to do what God has explicitly commanded us to do.
Living by every word from GodJesus came not just to avoid evil, but to actively do the will of His Father by living on every word that proceeds from God's mouth.John 6:38–39
Why avoiding evil alone keeps you popularIf you only live a life of avoiding bad things, the world and the devil will leave you alone; true godly living brings persecution.
Jesus in the synagogue at NazarethWhen Jesus read from Isaiah and preached in His hometown, the people initially marveled at His gracious words.
From praise to rage in 51 secondsWhen Jesus continued speaking hard truths that convicted them, the crowd turned violently against Him and tried to throw Him off a cliff.
Avoiding the pockets of missing obedienceMany believers compromise by omitting hard truths to protect their reputation or avoid rocking the boat, leaving gaps in their obedience.
The shrinking multitude and the faithful fewIn John 6, Jesus refused to lower the standard of discipleship even when the crowds and many disciples turned away, leaving only the twelve.
Saul's compromise and the loss of his kingdomSaul started small in his own eyes, but fear of man and impatience led him to disobey God's command, causing him to lose his anointing.
Daniel's refusal to hide his devotionDaniel faced a death decree because he openly prayed with his windows open toward Jerusalem, refusing to compromise his witness.Daniel 1:8
Elijah standing before God aloneWhile thousands hid their convictions, Elijah boldly declared that he stood before the living God rather than fearing earthly kings.1 Kings 19:18
Rejecting lowered standards in the churchChurches often omit difficult teachings on discipleship, money, modesty, head coverings, and leadership to avoid offending people.Luke 14:26
Cleansing ourselves from the spirit of lyingScripture warns that those who practice lying, half-truths, and hypocrisy will be outside the kingdom of God.
Keeping Jesus on the throneTrue fellowship with God belongs to a people who refuse to compromise and keep Jesus occupying the throne of their lives, homes, and church.
