16th March 2025 - Resist Temptations That Come Through Relatives - Suresh Abraham

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Summary

Suresh Abraham teaches on resisting temptations that come through relatives, emphasizing the importance of maintaining spiritual devotion and giving Christ his rightful place in our minds and hearts above all distractions. The message centers on praising God for His cleansing grace and redemptive work, calling believers to keep themselves from worldly influences that would compete for their allegiance to Christ.

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Praising the Lamb for His cleansing bloodThe service begins with a song of praise to the Lamb, celebrating how His blood washes away all sin and stains.

The incomparable grace of JesusA song describes the wonderful grace of Jesus as being deeper than the sea and higher than the mountains, sufficient for all our transgressions.

Singing of redemption and Christ's victoryThe worship continues with songs about trusting in the cross and celebrating Jesus as the risen Lord of history who defeated death.

Adoration of the exalted name of JesusThe service begins with a musical worship session celebrating the high and holy name of Jesus that is above all names.

God's delight in His peopleReflecting on Psalm 149, the speaker notes that God takes pleasure in His people and brings beauty to the afflicted through salvation.

Jesus as the ultimate example of prioritizing God's willUsing the life of Jesus and the prophecy given to Mary, the speaker shows how Jesus prioritized doing the Father's will over earthly family ties.

True blessing is found in doing God's willWhile Jesus honored his mother physically, he taught that true connection and blessing come from prioritizing the will of God over mere fleshly ties.

Following godly examples in our familiesUsing Timothy as an example, the speaker shows how we can look to spiritually minded relatives as role models for our own faith.2 Timothy 1:5

The danger of power struggles and worldly influencesThe speaker warns that power struggles and following the 'customs of the earth' can lead to spiritual perversion and cause children to suffer.Genesis 25:2Numbers 22:4–7

The danger of being taken up by a perverse generationYoung people and teens are at risk of being shaped by the wicked customs of an upside-down world. We must seek God's light to be saved from this pervasive influence.

Warfare through deception and the misuse of powerConflict is not just about physical force but also about lies and deception. This is seen when people misuse the resources or authority of godly parents to hide unrighteous behavior.

Choosing a life of faith through the example of RuthWhile some use their heritage to fuel pride, Ruth demonstrated true faith by leaving her past to seek refuge under God's wings. We should strive to cling to the Lord and press on toward perfection.Galatians 3:9

A prayer for the Holy Spirit's powerThe speaker begins with a musical prayer, 'Breathe on Me, Breath of God,' emphasizing that we can only live a holy life through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The true meaning of hating our relativesReflecting on Luke 14:26, the speaker clarifies that 'hating' family does not mean malice, but rather ensuring our love for Christ is so supreme that no earthly bond exceeds it.Luke 14:26

Repentance and the path to restorationThe speaker concludes by encouraging listeners to repent of any relationships that have taken God's place, trusting that the Holy Spirit will help us fulfill our calling.

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