CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 2. A Renewed Soul - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is the necessity of renewing one's mind to think like God, rather than being preoccupied with human interests. This process, which is lifelong sanctification, requires submitting to the Holy Spirit's work. True understanding involves grasping God's ways—the principles behind His actions—rather than merely observing His miracles or deeds.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Learning to think like God thinksThe mind is the place where we learn to think like God thinks, as seen in Jesus' rebuke to Peter.Matthew 16:23
Our natural mind is set on our own interestsFrom birth, human nature is focused entirely on personal gain and self-interest, a pattern that often carries over into religious life.
The lifelong process of sanctificationRenewing the mind requires cooperating with the Holy Spirit over a lifetime to transition from human thinking to divine thinking.
Israel saw God's actions while Moses understood His waysWhile the Israelites witnessed many physical miracles, Moses went deeper into God's presence to understand His ways.Psalm 103:7
The difference between a child and a mature sonJust as a child only wants gifts from a father while a mature partner wants to understand the business, believers must seek God's ways rather than just His actions.
Remaining humble in our understandingEven as we mature, we must humbly acknowledge what we cannot explain while continuing to progress in knowing God's ways.
The danger of being a stumbling blockServing God without understanding His ways can cause people to hinder others and project a false representation of Christ to the world.
Recognizing the satanic voice of self-preservationWhen Peter tried to keep Jesus from the cross, Jesus identified that mindset as Satan because it opposes suffering and self-sacrifice.Matthew 16:23
Living by the principles of JesusThe Holy Spirit reveals Jesus through the scriptures, and we must have the courage to follow His path even if the rest of Christendom goes another way.2 Corinthians 3:18
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 2. A Renewed Soul - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/a-renewed-soul
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is the necessity of renewing one's mind to think like God, rather than being preoccupied with human interests. This process, which is lifelong sanctification, requires submitting to the Holy Spirit's work. True understanding involves grasping God's ways—the principles behind His actions—rather than merely observing His miracles or deeds.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Learning to think like God thinksThe mind is the place where we learn to think like God thinks, as seen in Jesus' rebuke to Peter.Matthew 16:23
Our natural mind is set on our own interestsFrom birth, human nature is focused entirely on personal gain and self-interest, a pattern that often carries over into religious life.
The lifelong process of sanctificationRenewing the mind requires cooperating with the Holy Spirit over a lifetime to transition from human thinking to divine thinking.
Israel saw God's actions while Moses understood His waysWhile the Israelites witnessed many physical miracles, Moses went deeper into God's presence to understand His ways.Psalm 103:7
The difference between a child and a mature sonJust as a child only wants gifts from a father while a mature partner wants to understand the business, believers must seek God's ways rather than just His actions.
Remaining humble in our understandingEven as we mature, we must humbly acknowledge what we cannot explain while continuing to progress in knowing God's ways.
The danger of being a stumbling blockServing God without understanding His ways can cause people to hinder others and project a false representation of Christ to the world.
Recognizing the satanic voice of self-preservationWhen Peter tried to keep Jesus from the cross, Jesus identified that mindset as Satan because it opposes suffering and self-sacrifice.Matthew 16:23
Living by the principles of JesusThe Holy Spirit reveals Jesus through the scriptures, and we must have the courage to follow His path even if the rest of Christendom goes another way.2 Corinthians 3:18
