Jesus' Attitude To God, Man And Satan - Zac Poonen
Summary
The central message is that Christians should emulate the attitude of Christ in every situation, as taught by Philippians 2:5. This attitude is more transformative than merely imitating Jesus' miraculous actions, as it involves adopting His principles in daily life, whether facing problems, financial hardship, or loss. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that personal choice is required for spiritual change, as God will not force anyone to repent.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why God sent Jesus to earthChrist came to earth not only to remove our past guilt through His death, but to demonstrate how God wants man to live every single day.
Having the attitude of ChristPhilippians 2:5 tells us to have the attitude of Christ, which is the direct answer to any trial or situation we will ever face.Philippians 2:5
Making Jesus your heroInstead of imitating worldly figures like film stars or musicians, we must choose Jesus Christ as our ultimate hero.
Taking God's Word seriouslyGod will not force anyone to choose salvation or spirituality, leaving us to rely entirely on the truth found in the scriptures.
The three attitudes to examineWe must examine Jesus' attitude toward God, toward other people, and toward the devil, as we are called to mirror all three.
Total obedience to the FatherJesus lived by the secret of 100 percent obedience to every single command of His Father, stating He came to do His Father's will.John 6:38
The obedience of faithUnlike Old Testament legalism, New Testament obedience is the obedience of faith, where we trust that God's commands are for our good.Romans 1:5
Putting God first in everythingPutting God first means making Him the number one factor in every daily decision, including our finances and ethical choices.
Total humility and serving othersJesus' attitude toward others was marked by complete humility, never seeking positions of importance but instead acting as a servant.
Having opinions versus passing judgmentWhile we may have necessary discernment regarding counterfeits, we must follow Jesus' example and refrain from passing judgment on others.John 8:15
Minding your own businessWe save ourselves from a multitude of problems by avoiding the worldly habit of gossiping and meddling in other people's matters.
Zero fear of the enemyJesus lived with no fear of what the devil could do, resting completely in the fact that His life was governed by God's appointed hour.
Closing the back door to SatanWe give Satan an opportunity to enter our lives when we fail to forgive others or let anger linger until sunset.2 Corinthians 2:10–11
Walking in victory and responsibilityBy living a life free of unconfessed sin and prioritizing God above all else—including our children—we can walk in complete authority over the devil.
