What Will Your Spiritual Legacy Be? - Santosh Poonen - April 22, 2012
http://rlcfchurch.org/what-will-your-spiritual-legacy-be River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that a true spiritual legacy is built not on personal gain, but on genuinely caring for the welfare of others, mirroring the selfless example of Christ, Paul, and Timothy. The speaker emphasizes that this selfless concern is a sign of being planted in the 'tree of Christ,' contrasting it with the self-centered nature of Adam. He also stresses that God grants authority and responsibility in specific spheres, requiring consistent prayer for those entrusted to our care.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Whose interest will you seek?If we seek our own interests like the nature of Adam, God cannot work through us; we must care for the interests of others as modeled by Jesus, Paul, and Timothy.
Understanding our sphere of authorityGod holds us accountable for the specific spheres of influence and authority He has given us, such as fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, and workers.
A man of constant prayerDespite his extreme busyness, Paul constantly prayed for Timothy day and night, showing that spiritual authority requires a foundation of secret intercession.
The practice of laying on of handsLaying on of hands is a spiritual symbol of imparting responsibility and blessing that must be done carefully in humility, prayer, and within God-given authority.
Beware of false prophets and deceptive signsBelievers must test every spirit because false prophets can perform great miracles, yet lack genuine holy character and right relationships.
The authenticity of Paul's lifeThe effectiveness of our witness and authority depends on the reality of the Life of Christ Jesus working in us without hypocrisy or guile.
Living with a clear conscienceMaintaining a clear conscience means that whenever we fail or sin, we immediately set it right before God and others in secret and in public.2 Timothy 1:3
Imparting God's grace to othersGod uses believers who possess spiritual authority and a clear conscience as channels to impart His living grace into the lives of family members and others.
The example of Lois and EuniceHomemakers like Lois and Eunice faithfully passed down an indwelling, sincere faith to Timothy, shaping a martyr of the faith without public fame.
Avoiding anxiety and living in absolute trustWe cannot impart faith if we live in anxiety and complaining; our children must see us lean our entire personality on God in absolute trust and confidence.
A faith that has a permanent homeTrue faith is the absolute trust in God's power, wisdom, and goodness without pretense, taking permanent root in the heart no matter what trials we face.
