CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The root of sin is self centeredness - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The core sin is identified as self-centeredness, which is the root issue that must be addressed for true salvation. The root of holiness, conversely, is making Christ the center of one's life, rather than self. The speaker uses the analogy of astronomy and the parable of the two sons to illustrate that true repentance means turning from self-focus to Christ-focus, which is necessary for a right understanding of life and faith.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The root versus the fruit of sinPeople often focus on low-level sins or even bad thoughts, but Jesus came to lay the axe to the root of the tree.
Self-centeredness as the root of sinThe root of sin is when self is the center of our life, while the root of holiness is when Christ becomes the center.
The right center in life and scienceJust as science needed to discover that the earth is not the center of the universe, our pursuit of holiness fails until we find the right center.
What true repentance meansRepentance is turning away from a life centered on oneself to a life centered entirely in Jesus Christ.
Recognizing a self-centered gospelGospels centered on getting wealth or even just looking to go to heaven still have self at the center instead of Christ.
Created for God's pleasureHuman beings were created for the glory of God and to exist to do His will, not to be centered in themselves.
Why we get hurtGetting hurt when someone speaks rudely reveals that you are still in the center of your life.
The two backsliders in Luke 15Jesus tells the story of two backsliders, noting that the older son who stayed inside the house is a more dangerous backslider than the younger one.
The language of the self-centered manThe younger son's demand to 'give me' is characteristic of self-centered prayers, whether asking for money, healing, forgiveness, or even ministry.Luke 15:12
Discovering hidden corruptionGod sometimes allows situations to bring out the corruption inside, such as feeling unhappy when something good happens to someone we dislike.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The root of sin is self centeredness - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/the-root-of-sin-is-self-centredness
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The core sin is identified as self-centeredness, which is the root issue that must be addressed for true salvation. The root of holiness, conversely, is making Christ the center of one's life, rather than self. The speaker uses the analogy of astronomy and the parable of the two sons to illustrate that true repentance means turning from self-focus to Christ-focus, which is necessary for a right understanding of life and faith.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The root versus the fruit of sinPeople often focus on low-level sins or even bad thoughts, but Jesus came to lay the axe to the root of the tree.
Self-centeredness as the root of sinThe root of sin is when self is the center of our life, while the root of holiness is when Christ becomes the center.
The right center in life and scienceJust as science needed to discover that the earth is not the center of the universe, our pursuit of holiness fails until we find the right center.
What true repentance meansRepentance is turning away from a life centered on oneself to a life centered entirely in Jesus Christ.
Recognizing a self-centered gospelGospels centered on getting wealth or even just looking to go to heaven still have self at the center instead of Christ.
Created for God's pleasureHuman beings were created for the glory of God and to exist to do His will, not to be centered in themselves.
Why we get hurtGetting hurt when someone speaks rudely reveals that you are still in the center of your life.
The two backsliders in Luke 15Jesus tells the story of two backsliders, noting that the older son who stayed inside the house is a more dangerous backslider than the younger one.
The language of the self-centered manThe younger son's demand to 'give me' is characteristic of self-centered prayers, whether asking for money, healing, forgiveness, or even ministry.Luke 15:12
Discovering hidden corruptionGod sometimes allows situations to bring out the corruption inside, such as feeling unhappy when something good happens to someone we dislike.
