CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Importance of Dying to Our Own Will - Zac Poonen
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Summary
True spirituality is not found in mere Bible knowledge or emotional excitement, but in the daily yielding and denial of one's own will to God's will. The speaker emphasizes that while intellect and emotion are important, the ultimate measure of faith is the willingness to submit one's will in everyday life, even when no one is watching. He concludes that salvation depends on a personal relationship built on sin and holiness, not on outward religious activity.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Does Bible knowledge make us spiritual?Having printed Bibles and knowing the scriptures better than the early apostles is a great deception if we think it automatically makes us spiritual.
Swinging to emotionalismAnother mistake is reacting against dry intellectualism by thinking that shouting, singing loudly, and feeling excited equals true spirituality.
God is after our willHuman personality has three parts—intellect, emotion, and will—and God is ultimately after our will being yielded and denied.
The stubborn human willHuman nature will fight everything in religion provided we are not forced to deny our own stubborn will.
Saying Lord, Lord without yieldingPeople can have their intellect and emotions stirred by calling Jesus Lord, yet still fail to yield and deny their will to do the Father's will.
Evaluating true spiritualityWe must never evaluate our spiritual state by how well we know or explain the Bible, nor by emotional highs and modern worship practices.
The difference between Sunday and MondayTrue spirituality is tested not by shouting and praising on Sunday, but by denying your will at home during Monday through Wednesday.
God is not impressed by human temperamentWhether someone is shy and quiet or exuberant and extroverted, God looks past temperament to examine what we do with our will when provoked or tempted.
Religious activity versus the Father's willMany will point to prophesying, casting out demons, and performing miracles, but the Lord will reject them because they did not give up sin.
Ritual versus practical righteousnessJust like in Isaiah's time, Christians often focus on external rituals like services and worship while neglecting practical righteousness and caring for the helpless.
Walking the narrow wayThe person who chooses to do God's will in relation to sin and holiness every single day is the one walking the narrow way that leads to life.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Importance of Dying to Our Own Will - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/the-importance-of-dying-to-our-own-will
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
True spirituality is not found in mere Bible knowledge or emotional excitement, but in the daily yielding and denial of one's own will to God's will. The speaker emphasizes that while intellect and emotion are important, the ultimate measure of faith is the willingness to submit one's will in everyday life, even when no one is watching. He concludes that salvation depends on a personal relationship built on sin and holiness, not on outward religious activity.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Does Bible knowledge make us spiritual?Having printed Bibles and knowing the scriptures better than the early apostles is a great deception if we think it automatically makes us spiritual.
Swinging to emotionalismAnother mistake is reacting against dry intellectualism by thinking that shouting, singing loudly, and feeling excited equals true spirituality.
God is after our willHuman personality has three parts—intellect, emotion, and will—and God is ultimately after our will being yielded and denied.
The stubborn human willHuman nature will fight everything in religion provided we are not forced to deny our own stubborn will.
Saying Lord, Lord without yieldingPeople can have their intellect and emotions stirred by calling Jesus Lord, yet still fail to yield and deny their will to do the Father's will.
Evaluating true spiritualityWe must never evaluate our spiritual state by how well we know or explain the Bible, nor by emotional highs and modern worship practices.
The difference between Sunday and MondayTrue spirituality is tested not by shouting and praising on Sunday, but by denying your will at home during Monday through Wednesday.
God is not impressed by human temperamentWhether someone is shy and quiet or exuberant and extroverted, God looks past temperament to examine what we do with our will when provoked or tempted.
Religious activity versus the Father's willMany will point to prophesying, casting out demons, and performing miracles, but the Lord will reject them because they did not give up sin.
Ritual versus practical righteousnessJust like in Isaiah's time, Christians often focus on external rituals like services and worship while neglecting practical righteousness and caring for the helpless.
Walking the narrow wayThe person who chooses to do God's will in relation to sin and holiness every single day is the one walking the narrow way that leads to life.
