God Shows His Way To Those Who Fear Him - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Kakinada Conference 2013 - Seek Good And Not Evil, That You May Live: 10. God Shows His Way To Those Who Fear Him - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that while humans often believe they know the right path, this perceived right way can actually lead to death. Drawing from Proverbs, the speaker stresses that we must not rely on our own reasoning but instead seek God's wisdom in every situation. The ultimate goal is to live with an attitude of complete dependence on the Holy Spirit for guidance.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The three types of people whom God shows His wayThe speaker introduces a study on Psalm 25, focusing on the kinds of people to whom God reveals His paths, starting with the instruction to seek good and hate evil.
Ways that seem right to manHuman reasoning often leads to death when people decide for themselves what is good and evil, just like Eve did in the garden.
The example of a blind boyA small blind boy who constantly asked his father before eating or drinking anything illustrates the childlike spiritual dependence believers should have on God.
The danger of greed and the love of moneyPeople often ruin their lives by pursuing wealth and falling into quick-rich traps, forgetting that the love of money is the root of all evil.
Asking God for wisdomSince all humans lack spiritual wisdom, we must humbly ask God, who gives it generously without finding fault.
The three groups God instructsPsalm 25 outlines the three types of people God shows His way to: sinners who repent, the humble who seek wisdom, and those who fear the Lord.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdomJust like learning the alphabet is necessary to read any language, the fear of the Lord is the foundational ABCs required to receive spiritual wisdom.
The sevenfold spirit upon JesusThe Holy Spirit possesses seven qualities, including the spirit of the fear of the Lord, which quickens Jesus to instantly sense and choose God's direction.
Following Jesus rather than just admiring HimBreaking bread is a symbol of dying to oneself and committing to follow Jesus in daily obedience rather than simply admiring His life from a distance.
Seeking God's direction in daily decisionsJesus sought the Father's will early in the morning and refused to let human crowds dictate His ministry path.
A personal testimony of resigning from the NavyThe speaker shares how he obeyed God's call to leave the Navy despite the discouragement of older believers, trusting God's word just as Moses persisted with Pharaoh.
Rejecting earthly greed and fights over moneyWhen a man asked Jesus to divide family property, Jesus warned against greed, teaching believers not to fight for earthly possessions.
Abraham's secret test and the certificate of fearing GodGod commended Abraham's fear of Him only after Abraham obeyed a private, difficult command to sacrifice Isaac without anyone else knowing.
