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 both intellectual understanding and outward fervor are deceptive if they do not manifest as a willingness to submit one's desires to the Father's plan. Ultimately, what matters is how one acts when tempted or provoked, demonstrating genuine submission rather than just knowing facts or feeling moved.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The deception of Bible knowledgeHaving accurate biblical knowledge and understanding theological concepts does not make a person spiritual.
The deception of emotional excitementBeing emotionally excited about Christianity or loud in worship is not a measure of true spirituality.
God seeks the yielding of our willHumanity consists of intellect, emotion, and will; God is specifically looking for our will to be surrendered to Him.
The danger of saying 'Lord, Lord' without obedienceOne can have the right intellect and even emotional fervor while still failing to deny their will to do the Father's will.
True righteousness is found in holiness and sinThe final judgment depends on whether we do the will of God regarding sin and holiness, rather than our external religious activities.
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 both intellectual understanding and outward fervor are deceptive if they do not manifest as a willingness to submit one's desires to the Father's plan. Ultimately, what matters is how one acts when tempted or provoked, demonstrating genuine submission rather than just knowing facts or feeling moved.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The deception of Bible knowledgeHaving accurate biblical knowledge and understanding theological concepts does not make a person spiritual.
The deception of emotional excitementBeing emotionally excited about Christianity or loud in worship is not a measure of true spirituality.
God seeks the yielding of our willHumanity consists of intellect, emotion, and will; God is specifically looking for our will to be surrendered to Him.
The danger of saying 'Lord, Lord' without obedienceOne can have the right intellect and even emotional fervor while still failing to deny their will to do the Father's will.
True righteousness is found in holiness and sinThe final judgment depends on whether we do the will of God regarding sin and holiness, rather than our external religious activities.
