CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 1. A Pure Spirit - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The message emphasizes the necessity of cleansing oneself from both outward sin (flesh) and inward defilements of spirit to inherit God's promises. The speaker contrasts living by external rules with the 'law of the spirit,' which is a life lived in Christ that immediately rejects anything contrary to God's will. Maintaining a pure spirit requires immediate action, like removing a foreign object from the foot, rather than allowing bitterness or wrong attitudes to linger.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The need to cleanse ourselves from all defilementBased on 2 Corinthians 7:1, we must cleanse ourselves not only from outward sins of the flesh but also from inward motives and attitudes of the spirit.2 Corinthians 7:1
The limitation of the Ten CommandmentsWhile most commandments address external behavior, the tenth commandment regarding coveting reaches into the spirit, revealing our inability to keep the law on our own.
Paul's struggle with inward sinUsing Romans 7, the speaker shows how Paul could follow external laws but struggled with lust and coveting within his spirit.
The freedom found in the law of the SpiritUnlike the rules of Moses, the law of the Spirit in Romans 8 provides a life that naturally rejects sin, much like a living tongue instinctively rejects bad food.Romans 8:2
The danger of ignoring the Spirit's voiceIt is possible to maintain a good outward testimony while completely ignoring the Holy Spirit's warnings about filthiness in our inner spirit.
A warning from the life of DavidThe speaker uses David's later actions toward Shimei to warn that if we do not cleanse our spirits, our inner bitterness may eventually come out.
The importance of immediate cleansingTo remain cheerful and pure as we age, we must pull out spiritual 'thorns' or wrong attitudes immediately upon realizing they are present.
Ensuring a pure spirit for the futureWhile we cannot change our past, we can take action today to ensure our future is spent worshipping in the Spirit and keeping our spirit pure.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 1. A Pure Spirit - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : hhttps://cfcindia.com/sermon/a-pure-spirit
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message emphasizes the necessity of cleansing oneself from both outward sin (flesh) and inward defilements of spirit to inherit God's promises. The speaker contrasts living by external rules with the 'law of the spirit,' which is a life lived in Christ that immediately rejects anything contrary to God's will. Maintaining a pure spirit requires immediate action, like removing a foreign object from the foot, rather than allowing bitterness or wrong attitudes to linger.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The need to cleanse ourselves from all defilementBased on 2 Corinthians 7:1, we must cleanse ourselves not only from outward sins of the flesh but also from inward motives and attitudes of the spirit.2 Corinthians 7:1
The limitation of the Ten CommandmentsWhile most commandments address external behavior, the tenth commandment regarding coveting reaches into the spirit, revealing our inability to keep the law on our own.
Paul's struggle with inward sinUsing Romans 7, the speaker shows how Paul could follow external laws but struggled with lust and coveting within his spirit.
The freedom found in the law of the SpiritUnlike the rules of Moses, the law of the Spirit in Romans 8 provides a life that naturally rejects sin, much like a living tongue instinctively rejects bad food.Romans 8:2
The danger of ignoring the Spirit's voiceIt is possible to maintain a good outward testimony while completely ignoring the Holy Spirit's warnings about filthiness in our inner spirit.
A warning from the life of DavidThe speaker uses David's later actions toward Shimei to warn that if we do not cleanse our spirits, our inner bitterness may eventually come out.
The importance of immediate cleansingTo remain cheerful and pure as we age, we must pull out spiritual 'thorns' or wrong attitudes immediately upon realizing they are present.
Ensuring a pure spirit for the futureWhile we cannot change our past, we can take action today to ensure our future is spent worshipping in the Spirit and keeping our spirit pure.
