The Dangers of Unbelief - Olu Talabi - June 21, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/dangers-unbelief River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker warns against the subtle danger of unbelief, which is defined not as doubting Christ's work, but doubting God's promises and words concerning one's life. Drawing parallels from David's self-despair before God's promises were fulfilled, the message emphasizes that those who walk with Jesus and keep His commandments can be certain that God's Word concerning them will come to pass, regardless of current difficulties.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What do you see that is wrong in David's statement?Despite being chosen by God and repeatedly preserved from Saul, David declares in his heart that he will soon perish and must flee to the Philistines.
The great danger of unbelief in God's wordsFor believers, the danger is not doubting who Christ is, but harboring subtle unbelief in the specific promises and words God has spoken over our lives.
Nothing can thwart the promises of GodIf you are walking with Jesus, nothing can thwart God's plans for you, even though the path between here and there involves uncomfortable winding turns.
Faith and unbelief both start from the heartJust as sin begins as a wrong thought in the heart, unbelief originates internally before any outward action is ever taken.
The bitter fruits of abandoning prayer for self-preservationInstead of waiting on the Lord, David chose a rash path of deception, eventually finding himself trapped in a bind where he pretended to fight against his own people.
God is merciful, but sin still brings severe headachesAlthough God ultimately spared David and made him king, his unbelief resulted in devastating raids, captured families, and betrayal by his own men.
Why unbelief is worse for us today than it was for DavidUnlike David who had to rely on prophets and priests, believers today hear the direct voice of the Spirit of Christ through the New Covenant, leaving no excuse for unbelief.
The severe warning against rejecting God's spoken wordScorning the voice of God in Christ brings an even greater judgment than breaking the law of Moses under the Old Covenant.
Partaking of the divine nature through precious promisesGod's divine power has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness, allowing us to escape worldly corruption and partake in His divine nature.2 Peter 1:3–4
Banish unbelief and grow in the knowledge of GodWe must cast aside unbelief, actively pursue an increasing knowledge of Jesus Christ, and patiently trust that He is faithful to do what He promised.2 Peter 3:18
