Bangalore Conference - 2017: Session - 6
Bangalore Conference - 2017 From: 30th Sept - 2nd Oct, 2017 www.cfcindia.com/live
Summary
The central message emphasizes that true qualification for leadership, such as being an elder, comes from having no desire for the position. The speaker draws parallels from Moses' life, noting that God prepared him through years of service before deeming him ready. He stresses that the church must remain humble, serving as brothers to one another, and warns against the temptation to seek honor or status, citing Jesus' teaching in Matthew 23.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the main qualification to be an elder?The main qualification to be an elder or to speak in the pulpit is having no desire for the position, much like Moses was broken before God called him.
Being brothers among brothersBelievers must avoid the temptation to seek places of honor and titles, recognizing that everyone is a brother and Christ is the only leader.
Guarding against jealousyBelievers must cleanse themselves of jealousy when others are blessed or do well, remembering the lesson of the vineyard owner's generosity.
Leadership as a servant of allUnlike worldly leaders who lord over others, true greatness in God's kingdom comes through being a servant and a slave of all.
Dealing with sin and maintaining separationSin cannot be tolerated in the church, and believers must separate themselves from unrepentant troublemakers and pagan customs.
Breaking with human traditionsJesus confronted the Pharisees because they elevated human traditions above the Word of God, and believers today must take a stand against unbiblical customs.
Finding a pure church and a spiritual homeAfter years of searching for hygienic spiritual food and true fellowship, Charles found his home in the despised group at CFC and learned to overcome his shyness.
Made alive together with ChristJust as Lazarus was dead before Jesus called him forth, believers were dead in sins until God made them alive and began removing their old grave clothes and traditions.
Having a cry for the pure milk of the wordJust like a healthy baby cries out for milk, believers must have an active hunger for God's word rather than being content with attending occasional meetings.
The process of metamorphosis and daily sanctificationLike a crawling worm transforming into a beautiful butterfly inside a cocoon, believers are called to undergo continuous, daily transformation into the image of Christ.
Listening to our conscience and dreamsWhen we sin or lose our temper, even in our dreams, our conscience should be pricked so we can repent rather than glossing over it.
Growing steadily like an oak treeSpiritual growth takes patience and daily abiding in Christ, growing like a steady oak tree rather than a mushroom that springs up overnight and quickly fades.2 Peter 1:3
