December 16 | Daily Devotion | Always Be Honest Before God | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenDecember 15, 202412mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The central message is that honesty is the most crucial element in the Christian life, surpassing even purity or repentance. To truly walk in the light, one must be completely honest with God, admitting faults without blaming others, much like the thief on the cross. This honesty is often hindered by pride, and it must be practiced in prayer by being transparent, even if the prayer feels mundane or if one lacks a specific burden.

Outline

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Why honesty is the first requirementThe first thing God requires from every person is not purity or hatred for sin, but honesty, which is the true meaning of walking in the light.

Stop making excuses like AdamInstead of blaming others for our wrongs like Adam did, we must confess our guilt directly like the thief on the cross.

Pride as the root of dishonestyPride keeps people from being honest and admitting their faults, giving the devil a foothold in their lives.

Being honest about a boring prayer lifeMany people struggle with prayer because they are not honest with God about their struggles, acting more honestly with a doctor than with the Lord.

God is never offended by the truthGod does not get offended when people express doubts or speak the truth to Him, because human beings get offended while God remains unchanged.

Avoiding pretense in public and private prayerWhile private prayer allows for deep brokenness, public prayer can easily turn into a drama and performance that we must guard against.

Prayer is built on relationshipPrayer is based on relationship rather than rituals or how long a person prays, much like a healthy marriage.

Clearing the blockage of sin firstBefore making requests, we must always begin prayer by silently confessing any known sin to clear the blockage in our fellowship with God.

Praising God as the basis of faithAfter clearing the conscience, we praise God as our loving Father in heaven who rules the universe and can solve every problem.

Praying for our country and leadersWe must prioritize God's name and pray for our government so that we can have the freedom to preach the gospel and live as a light.

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