CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Genuine Reverence For God Produces - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is a strong admonition against judging others, drawing heavily from James 4 and Matthew 7. The speaker emphasizes that judging belongs only to God, who is the sole judge. Instead of judging, believers are called to be witnesses to Christ's love and to judge themselves, recognizing that everyone is at a different spiritual level or 'grade.' Therefore, we must always assume others are ignorant and extend mercy.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does James say to believers?James addresses believers very strongly, calling them adulteresses because friendship with the world is hostility toward God.James 4:4
Who are you to judge your neighbor?Believers are told not to speak against or judge one another, because there is only one judge who is able to save and to destroy.
We are called to be witnessesJesus appointed believers to be witnesses of His love and message, not judges who pass opinions or advice.
Where does the command not to judge come from?Toward the end of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7, Jesus commands believers not to judge others.
Don't judge if others are keeping commandmentsWe must not judge whether other people are poor in spirit, hungering for righteousness, being light, or overcoming sin as outlined in Matthew chapters 5 and 6.Matthew 5:3
Husband and wife do not judge each otherIn close relationships like marriage, we should not judge each other because partners may not have the same level of light or growth.
Believers are at different spiritual gradesJust like a school with many grades, Christians are at different levels of spiritual maturity, so a more mature person cannot fairly judge someone in a lower grade.
Discovering our own mistakes through growthIf we continuously judge ourselves and grow spiritually, we will discover that some things we are doing today are wrong.
Worry about yourself and judge yourselfInstead of looking at the speck in another person's eye, we must remember not to judge and focus on judging ourselves.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Genuine Reverence For God Produces - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/what-genuine-reverence-for-god-produces
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is a strong admonition against judging others, drawing heavily from James 4 and Matthew 7. The speaker emphasizes that judging belongs only to God, who is the sole judge. Instead of judging, believers are called to be witnesses to Christ's love and to judge themselves, recognizing that everyone is at a different spiritual level or 'grade.' Therefore, we must always assume others are ignorant and extend mercy.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does James say to believers?James addresses believers very strongly, calling them adulteresses because friendship with the world is hostility toward God.James 4:4
Who are you to judge your neighbor?Believers are told not to speak against or judge one another, because there is only one judge who is able to save and to destroy.
We are called to be witnessesJesus appointed believers to be witnesses of His love and message, not judges who pass opinions or advice.
Where does the command not to judge come from?Toward the end of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7, Jesus commands believers not to judge others.
Don't judge if others are keeping commandmentsWe must not judge whether other people are poor in spirit, hungering for righteousness, being light, or overcoming sin as outlined in Matthew chapters 5 and 6.Matthew 5:3
Husband and wife do not judge each otherIn close relationships like marriage, we should not judge each other because partners may not have the same level of light or growth.
Believers are at different spiritual gradesJust like a school with many grades, Christians are at different levels of spiritual maturity, so a more mature person cannot fairly judge someone in a lower grade.
Discovering our own mistakes through growthIf we continuously judge ourselves and grow spiritually, we will discover that some things we are doing today are wrong.
Worry about yourself and judge yourselfInstead of looking at the speck in another person's eye, we must remember not to judge and focus on judging ourselves.
