Don't Give to God That Which Costs You Nothing - Zac Poonen
Don't Give to God That Which Costs You Nothing - Zac Poonen (A very important message for all believers) Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon warns believers against giving God what costs them nothing, drawing parallels from Malachi's critique of Israel's poor offerings. The speaker cautions that Christians must avoid a laid-back attitude, believing that mere acceptance of Christ negates the need for costly devotion. True worship requires giving the best, as God rejects cheap or worthless sacrifices.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why did God give up on the nation of Israel?Malachi records God's rebuke of the priests who despised His name by presenting defiled food and sick animals on the altar, treating God with disrespect.Malachi 1:6
Offering the blind and the sick to GodThe Israelites brought whatever animals were a nuisance to get rid of—like blind or lame sheep—as sacrifices to God, something they would never dare give to an earthly governor.Malachi 1:8
A Malachi message for modern ChristiansJust like ancient Israel, many modern Christians and preachers offer cheap sacrifices, paying no real price and expecting a guaranteed seat in heaven without obedience.
Old Testament patterns of spiritual realityBiblical symbols like the blood in Egypt, water baptism, and the baptism in the Holy Spirit picture a complete break with the old life and the flesh.
Where was the temple built?The temple was built on Mount Moriah, the exact place where Abraham offered up Isaac and where true worship was first defined in Scripture.
Abraham tested on Mount MoriahGod tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his only son Isaac, demonstrating that true worship requires giving up whatever comes between a person and God.
Builders versus spectators in the churchOnly a small percentage of people in churches actually help build the body of Christ through sacrifice, while the rest remain passive spectators.
David's sin and the threshing floor of AraunahAfter David sinned by numbering the people out of pride, God brought judgment, leading David to purchase the threshing floor to build an altar.
I will not offer to the Lord that which costs me nothingDavid refused Araunah's offer to give the oxen and land for free, declaring that a sacrifice must cost something to have true value before God.
Personal testing and the call to total surrenderGod tests every servant through difficult choices, career sacrifices, and the willingness to displease man to ensure their service is not cheap or worthless.
Living for the approval of the LordThe ultimate goal for a believer should not merely be going to heaven, but hearing the Lord say 'well done, good and faithful servant' at the end of a life of sacrifice.
Related messages
- Don't Give to God That Which Costs You Nothing -- Zac Poonen -- September 26, 2021Zac Poonen · 1h 1m
- 10th October 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Don't Give to God That Which Costs You Nothing1h 29m
- May 10 | Daily Devotion | I Will Never Offer To God That Which Costs Me Nothing | Zac PoonenZac Poonen · 9m
