Brokenness and Compassion - Zac Poonen - May 24, 2015

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http://rlcfchurch.org/sermons/brokenness-and-compassion RLCF Men's Conference 2015 - Session 9 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The central message is that the Christian life must accurately reflect the true nature of Jesus, focusing on internal transformation rather than merely external works or social programs. The speaker warns against equating Christian activity with worldly compassion or visible charity, arguing that the true focus must be on building the 'True Church'—a quality-based community—as opposed to the 'great Babylon' of mere quantity. True discipleship requires internal holiness, as exemplified by Jesus' teachings on anger, which addressed the root of sin.

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What is our ministry in the body of Christ?Our goal is to present a true and accurate picture of Jesus through our lives, homes, and churches, standing true in a day of compromise.

Quantity versus QualityThe Bible contrasts Babylon, the great mega city representing quantity, with Jerusalem, the holy city representing quality. Building the church means focusing on holiness rather than impressive numbers.

Presenting every person perfect in ChristLike the Apostle Paul, our primary goal in ministry and parenting should be to hold people to God's standard rather than worrying about human opinions.Colossians 1:28

Jesus emphasized the inward lifeWhile the Old Covenant focused on external rules and 613 commandments, Jesus emphasized the inward root of sin like anger and lust.

Doing good, especially to the household of faithWhile we should do good to all men, Scripture specifically directs us to prioritize the household of faith in our giving and care.Galatians 6:10

Who will God look to?God looks to the one who is humble, of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at His word.

Haughty eyes and pridePride often manifests through haughty eyes and inner conceit, which hinders people from building a powerful local church because God opposes the proud.Proverbs 6:16

Do nothing from selfishness or prideSelfishness and pride are the root attitudes behind all sin, including lust and the pursuit of personal interests over others.Philippians 2:3

The steps of Christ's humilityJesus humbled Himself from equality with God to become a man, then a bondslave, and finally died the humiliating death of a criminal on a cross.Philippians 2:6–8

You cannot serve God and moneyMoney is one of the two masters competing for human hearts, and faithfulness in handling money is directly tied to receiving true spiritual riches.

Compassion as a requirement for spiritual leadershipA vital requirement for a spiritual leader is having compassion on suffering and failing humanity, following the example of Jesus who came to call sinners.Isaiah 49:10

Jesus praying for PeterJesus did not prevent Peter from falling into sin, but prayed that after hitting rock bottom, Peter would remember His love and not lose faith.Luke 22:31

Judging ourselves dailyThe mark of those who belong to God's house is that they judge themselves every day, seeking to become like Jesus above all else.

Admitting our lostness to GodGod saves those who honestly admit their spiritual lostness and areas of corruption rather than pretending to be righteous.

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