A Word To Shepherds And Sisters - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian service, whether for shepherds or sisters, must reflect God's heart—a heart of giving, not selling. He stresses that genuine ministry and devotion are not tied to affiliations or rituals but must be rooted in selfless love, exemplified by Jesus' willingness to travel great distances for one person. For sisters, the message is to focus on internal adornment and living a life that is profitable and edifying for God's glory, rather than conforming to external standards or legalism.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does the Lord say to His people?The Lord calls His people to acknowledge their iniquity and return to Him.Jeremiah 3:13–14
Shepherds after God's own heartEvery person who serves God's people must seek to be a shepherd after God's own heart, reflecting His nature of constant giving.
Being rich towards GodBelievers are challenged to consider whether their lives will be found rich towards God through sacrificing time, energy, and earnings.Luke 12:21
Following the example of Jesus in inconvenienceJesus traveled long distances to help a single needy person, demonstrating the divine heart of love and self-sacrifice.
External and internal adornmentPeter instructs sisters not to let their adornment be merely external, but to focus on the heart.
Living at the level of the profitableInstead of arguing about what is technically lawful, believers should aim for what is profitable and edifying.1 Corinthians 6:121 Corinthians 10:23
God looks at the heart and the motiveGod examines the hidden motives behind why someone wears jewelry or styles their hair, revealing all things in the end.1 Corinthians 10:31
Choices in the Christian lifeJust like the trees in the Garden of Eden, believers and their children face daily choices between modesty and worldly style.
Judge yourself, not othersInstead of finding legalistic excuses in scripture or judging others, everyone with ears to hear should judge themselves.
A prayer for true spiritual characterThe message closes with a prayer for grace to live before God's face as true men and women of God with quiet spirits.
