Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: Living in the Light of Your Conscience
Date: 07/05/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ by growing in purity both personally and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires a passion for Christ Himself rather than merely focusing on heavenly rewards or worldly comforts. He warns against minimizing sin, noting that God judges us according to the level of our conscience, defining sin as knowing what is right but failing to do it.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Understanding things spirituallyTo avoid discouragement, we must understand that man is a trinity of spirit, soul, and body, which distinguishes us from animals.1 Thessalonians 5:23
The passion to become like JesusTrue spiritual maturity is found when our primary desire shifts from simply going to heaven to the intense passion of being with and becoming like Jesus Christ.
The high standard of a discipleA true disciple is not looking for comfort or gifts, but seeks the presence of Christ above all else.
God judges according to our conscienceUsing the illustration of a vessel with holes, the speaker explains that God judges us based on the level of sensitivity in our conscience.
Pressing on toward the goalFollowing Paul's example, we must press on to make progress in our spiritual understanding rather than remaining stagnant in the same level of maturity.Philippians 3:12–14
Transferring passion to spiritual growthJust as parents sacrifice much to ensure their children receive a great education, Christians should have an equal passion for becoming totally like Christ.
Forgetting the past to press forwardTo avoid spiritual stagnation, we must forget both our past sins and our previous victories so that we can focus solely on reaching the upward call of God.
The true goal of God's callingGod's purpose is not simply to take us to heaven, but to make us holy and blameless before Him, a standard He set for us before the foundation of the world.Ephesians 1:4
Maintaining a clear conscienceThe practical way to pursue holiness is to immediately rectify anything that troubles your conscience, whether it involves seeking forgiveness or settling debts.
Entering God's spiritual restTrue spiritual rest is found in a conscience that is not disturbed by sin, achieved by being diligent to obey God's word at every stage of our growth.Hebrews 4:9–11
Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: Living in the Light of Your Conscience
Date: 07/05/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ by growing in purity both personally and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires a passion for Christ Himself rather than merely focusing on heavenly rewards or worldly comforts. He warns against minimizing sin, noting that God judges us according to the level of our conscience, defining sin as knowing what is right but failing to do it.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Understanding things spirituallyTo avoid discouragement, we must understand that man is a trinity of spirit, soul, and body, which distinguishes us from animals.1 Thessalonians 5:23
The passion to become like JesusTrue spiritual maturity is found when our primary desire shifts from simply going to heaven to the intense passion of being with and becoming like Jesus Christ.
The high standard of a discipleA true disciple is not looking for comfort or gifts, but seeks the presence of Christ above all else.
God judges according to our conscienceUsing the illustration of a vessel with holes, the speaker explains that God judges us based on the level of sensitivity in our conscience.
Pressing on toward the goalFollowing Paul's example, we must press on to make progress in our spiritual understanding rather than remaining stagnant in the same level of maturity.Philippians 3:12–14
Transferring passion to spiritual growthJust as parents sacrifice much to ensure their children receive a great education, Christians should have an equal passion for becoming totally like Christ.
Forgetting the past to press forwardTo avoid spiritual stagnation, we must forget both our past sins and our previous victories so that we can focus solely on reaching the upward call of God.
The true goal of God's callingGod's purpose is not simply to take us to heaven, but to make us holy and blameless before Him, a standard He set for us before the foundation of the world.Ephesians 1:4
Maintaining a clear conscienceThe practical way to pursue holiness is to immediately rectify anything that troubles your conscience, whether it involves seeking forgiveness or settling debts.
Entering God's spiritual restTrue spiritual rest is found in a conscience that is not disturbed by sin, achieved by being diligent to obey God's word at every stage of our growth.Hebrews 4:9–11
