CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Genuine Reverence For God Produces - Zac Poonen
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Summary
Genuine reverence for God produces a cautious, humble approach to judging others. When we truly fear and respect God, we recognize our own fallibility and become reluctant to pronounce judgment, understanding that only God has perfect knowledge and authority to judge.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The lack of reverence in modern movementsThe speaker observes that some in charismatic and Pentecostal movements treat God with too much familiarity, lacking the necessary respect and reverence.
The biblical definition of reverenceUsing Isaiah 11, the speaker shows that the Spirit of the Lord resting on Jesus includes the spirit of reverence for God.
The connection between the Holy Spirit and reverenceBecause the Holy Spirit is the spirit of reverence, being filled with Him should naturally result in a deep respect for God and His commands.
The seven-fold Spirit and His delightIn the Book of Revelation, the seven-fold Spirit is described, and Jesus specifically delights in the reverence for His Father.
Avoiding false judgments through reverenceTrue reverence prevents us from passing quick judgments based on partial truths or what we hear from others, as we recognize our own intellectual limitations.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Genuine Reverence For God Produces - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/what-genuine-reverence-for-god-produces
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
Genuine reverence for God produces a cautious, humble approach to judging others. When we truly fear and respect God, we recognize our own fallibility and become reluctant to pronounce judgment, understanding that only God has perfect knowledge and authority to judge.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The lack of reverence in modern movementsThe speaker observes that some in charismatic and Pentecostal movements treat God with too much familiarity, lacking the necessary respect and reverence.
The biblical definition of reverenceUsing Isaiah 11, the speaker shows that the Spirit of the Lord resting on Jesus includes the spirit of reverence for God.
The connection between the Holy Spirit and reverenceBecause the Holy Spirit is the spirit of reverence, being filled with Him should naturally result in a deep respect for God and His commands.
The seven-fold Spirit and His delightIn the Book of Revelation, the seven-fold Spirit is described, and Jesus specifically delights in the reverence for His Father.
Avoiding false judgments through reverenceTrue reverence prevents us from passing quick judgments based on partial truths or what we hear from others, as we recognize our own intellectual limitations.
