CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Running The Christian Race To Win - Zac Poonen
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Summary
To win the Christian race, one must exercise self-control in all things, which requires spiritual discipline and dying to self. This self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and involves mastering reactions to anger, practicing forgiveness, and setting a clear aim to become more Christlike. True success is measured by reflecting Christ in daily life, not by worldly achievements.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Exercise self-control in all thingsJust like a marathon runner who watches what they eat and trains daily, a Christian must practice spiritual self-control and dying to self to win the race.
The first two promises in the New TestamentThe first promise is that Jesus saves us from our sins, and the second promise is that He baptizes us in the Holy Spirit and fire to give us strength.Matthew 1:21Matthew 3:11
The fruit of self-controlSelf-control, a fruit of the Holy Spirit, enables us to stay quiet when provoked and forgive those who wrong us rather than reacting out of the flesh.Galatians 5:22–23
Do you have an aim in your Christian life?Just like education and worldly work have clear stages and goals, the Christian life must have the definite aim of growing more Christlike over the years.
I discipline my body and make it my slavePaul explains that he disciplines his body so his body does not dictate his actions; instead, he tells his eyes, tongue, and inward reactions how to respond.
The danger of being disqualifiedEven an apostle like Paul could potentially be disqualified at the end of the race if he failed to follow the rules and stay within the lane.
Make it a law to set things right immediatelyTreat sin like a thorn in the foot or a broken bone by asking God for forgiveness as soon as your conscience tells you something is wrong.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Running The Christian Race To Win - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/running-the-christian-race-to-win
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
To win the Christian race, one must exercise self-control in all things, which requires spiritual discipline and dying to self. This self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and involves mastering reactions to anger, practicing forgiveness, and setting a clear aim to become more Christlike. True success is measured by reflecting Christ in daily life, not by worldly achievements.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Exercise self-control in all thingsJust like a marathon runner who watches what they eat and trains daily, a Christian must practice spiritual self-control and dying to self to win the race.
The first two promises in the New TestamentThe first promise is that Jesus saves us from our sins, and the second promise is that He baptizes us in the Holy Spirit and fire to give us strength.Matthew 1:21Matthew 3:11
The fruit of self-controlSelf-control, a fruit of the Holy Spirit, enables us to stay quiet when provoked and forgive those who wrong us rather than reacting out of the flesh.Galatians 5:22–23
Do you have an aim in your Christian life?Just like education and worldly work have clear stages and goals, the Christian life must have the definite aim of growing more Christlike over the years.
I discipline my body and make it my slavePaul explains that he disciplines his body so his body does not dictate his actions; instead, he tells his eyes, tongue, and inward reactions how to respond.
The danger of being disqualifiedEven an apostle like Paul could potentially be disqualified at the end of the race if he failed to follow the rules and stay within the lane.
Make it a law to set things right immediatelyTreat sin like a thorn in the foot or a broken bone by asking God for forgiveness as soon as your conscience tells you something is wrong.
