CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Pursue peace with all people - Zac Poonen - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The message emphasizes the necessity of pursuing peace with all people and achieving sanctification, as these are prerequisites for seeing the Lord. The speaker stresses that true forgiveness must come from the heart, going beyond mere outward acts of reconciliation. He warns against harboring any root of bitterness, advising that one must actively choose to wish good for others, even when remembering past hurts, as this bitterness can defile both the individual and others.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Pursue peace and sanctificationBelievers are urged to pursue peace with everyone and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Forgiveness versus fellowshipForgiveness is different from fellowship; Jesus forgave everyone on earth but kept close fellowship with only a few.
The motivation for forgiving othersWe forgive not to earn God's forgiveness, but because it is the nature of God placed inside us, even though God commands us to forgive.
Checking for a root of bitternessBelievers can fall short of God's grace if a hidden root of bitterness springs up in their hearts against others.
Testing true forgivenessTrue forgiveness means wishing good for the person who harmed you rather than secretly rejoicing over bad things happening to them.
Learning through repetitionJust like academic subjects, spiritual truths about forgiveness must be heard repeatedly until they become a permanent way of life.
The danger of defiling othersAn unresolved root of bitterness will cause trouble and defile many people, starting within close family relationships.
How God remembers and does not rememberGod does not forget sins, but He chooses not to remember them, just as the parable of the unforgiving servant illustrates.Hebrews 8:12
Living by the will, not emotionsBecause memory stores past hurts, we must live in our will and continually choose not to remember or dwell on them.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Pursue peace with all people - Zac Poonen - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/pursue-peace-with-all-people
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message emphasizes the necessity of pursuing peace with all people and achieving sanctification, as these are prerequisites for seeing the Lord. The speaker stresses that true forgiveness must come from the heart, going beyond mere outward acts of reconciliation. He warns against harboring any root of bitterness, advising that one must actively choose to wish good for others, even when remembering past hurts, as this bitterness can defile both the individual and others.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Pursue peace and sanctificationBelievers are urged to pursue peace with everyone and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Forgiveness versus fellowshipForgiveness is different from fellowship; Jesus forgave everyone on earth but kept close fellowship with only a few.
The motivation for forgiving othersWe forgive not to earn God's forgiveness, but because it is the nature of God placed inside us, even though God commands us to forgive.
Checking for a root of bitternessBelievers can fall short of God's grace if a hidden root of bitterness springs up in their hearts against others.
Testing true forgivenessTrue forgiveness means wishing good for the person who harmed you rather than secretly rejoicing over bad things happening to them.
Learning through repetitionJust like academic subjects, spiritual truths about forgiveness must be heard repeatedly until they become a permanent way of life.
The danger of defiling othersAn unresolved root of bitterness will cause trouble and defile many people, starting within close family relationships.
How God remembers and does not rememberGod does not forget sins, but He chooses not to remember them, just as the parable of the unforgiving servant illustrates.Hebrews 8:12
Living by the will, not emotionsBecause memory stores past hurts, we must live in our will and continually choose not to remember or dwell on them.
