First Step To Partake Of God's Nature | ದೇವರ ಸ್ವಭಾವದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಳ್ಳಲು ಮೊದಲ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenNovember 27, 202455mWatch on YouTube

Theme: God Honours Those Who Honour Him ದೇವರು ತನ್ನನ್ನು ಸನ್ಮಾನಿಸುವವರನ್ನು ಸನ್ಮಾನಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ Message Title: First Step To Partake Of God's Nature - Zac Poonen | Kannada ದೇವರ ಸ್ವಭಾವದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಳ್ಳಲು ಮೊದಲ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The central message is that God honors those who honor Him, contrasting worldly measures of honor (like money or political power) with God's true standards. True honor comes from aligning with God's Word and Spirit, recognizing that the greatest rewards are heavenly, such as forgiveness of sin, not earthly accolades. Believers must actively honor God to receive His blessing and recognition.

Outline

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How does God honor His people?Many worldly and carnal Christians mistakenly think God honors people by giving them lots of money or high political positions like cabinet ministers.

The contrast between worldly wisdom and Christ's mindThe apostle Paul explains that for Christ's sake, believers may be viewed by the world as fools or weak, needing the mind of Christ rather than worldly values.

Testing whether we truly honor GodIf we honor God, He will honor us; if we do not experience His honor, it is a sign we are not honoring Him, regardless of human eloquence or religious activity.

The greatest gift God can giveGod's greatest gift is not physical health, wealth, or miraculous power, but rather imparting His own divine nature to His children.

The story of King Ahab and Naboth's vineyardEven though King Ahab was extremely wicked, when he humbled himself and tore his clothes upon hearing God's judgment, God relented from bringing that disaster in his days.

Failing to appreciate the value of God's natureJust as a blind person might discard a diamond for a football, many Christians fail to appreciate the supreme value of partaking in the nature of God.

The superior privilege of New Covenant believersEven the least person in the kingdom of heaven can live a life superior to Old Testament heroes like John the Baptist because of the new spiritual reality available after Pentecost.

The clear proof of lacking God's natureGetting easily offended when corrected or becoming puffed up when praised are the clearest proofs that a person lacks the true nature of God.

The internal needle of the heartLike the needle of a scale, a believer's heart must not be moved by human criticism or praise, but must respond instantly to the slightest whisper of God.

What separates humans from animalsWhile animals care only for food, sex, and sleep, humans are endowed with a conscience that testifies we must give an account to God.

Prioritizing a clean conscience above all elseBelievers must train themselves and their children to value a clear conscience and immediate repentance above physical needs and personal vindication.

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