Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- February 28, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear conscience before God, drawing parallels between the blood of Jesus purging our conscience (Hebrews 9:14) and the need for us to actively keep our
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The end of the commandment is love and a good conscienceFirst Timothy 1:5 explains that the goal of all teaching is love from a pure heart and a good conscience, which gives confidence toward God.
If our hearts do not condemn usFirst John 3 explains that when our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness and confidence before God.1 John 3:20–21
The blood of Jesus purges our conscienceHebrews 9:14 teaches that Christ's blood cleanses our consciences from dead works, similar to washing robes white in Revelation.Hebrews 9:14
David's prayer to be cleansed from secret faultsPsalm 139 and Psalm 19 provide a practical model to pray for God to search our hearts, reveal unknown faults, and keep us from presumptuous sins.Psalm 19:12–14
The danger of lacking the love of GodIn John 5:42, Jesus rebukes the religious leaders by telling them they do not have the love of God in them.John 5:42
The first lesson: To love GodFirst John 4:19 states that we love Him because He first loved us, and loving God is demonstrated by keeping His non-grievous commandments.
The second lesson: Loving the brethrenScripture warns that anyone who claims to love God while hating his brother is a liar, as love for fellow believers is an essential test of faith.
The third lesson: Loving your enemiesJesus commands believers in Matthew 5 to love, bless, and pray for their enemies rather than just loving those who love them in return.Matthew 5:43–44
