January 20 | Daily Devotion | Take Sin Seriously | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenJanuary 19, 202413mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The central message urges believers to focus on pressing toward Christlikeness rather than seeking approval from others or dwelling on past failures. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires taking sin with utmost seriousness, recognizing that the cost of sin is the blood of Jesus Christ, not merely a symbolic sacrifice. This seriousness about sin and a passion for Christlikeness should drive believers to possess every area of their lives.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Pressing on to the goalBelievers must forget what lies behind and reach forward to the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Becoming like Christ in daily lifeThe true call of God is to be Christlike in behavior, thinking, speech, and attitudes at home, at work, and on the road.

Forgetting past mistakes and the seriousness of sinWhile confessed past sins are blotted out by the blood of Christ, believers often fail to recognize how serious sin truly is.

The cost of sin in the Old TestamentIn the Old Testament, the altar was covered in fresh blood, and sacrifices like goats and bulls were costly, forcing people to take sin seriously.

Treating the blood of Christ lightlyBecause asking for forgiveness today costs nothing financially, many believers say sorry to God carelessly and never grow in their spiritual lives.

A passion to discover unseen un-Christlike areasAcknowledging that there are still unknown un-Christlike areas in our lives is essential for spiritual progress.

Conquering giants like the land of CanaanJust as Israel was told to possess all the land from Dan to Beersheba, God wants every part of our inner life to be ruled by the Holy Spirit.

Much land remains to be possessedEven dedicated servants like Joshua were told that much land remained to be possessed, reminding believers that the process of overcoming the flesh takes time.

Learning from the generations after JoshuaMany Christians stop fighting after early victories, but we must maintain a lifelong passion to occupy every part of our lives for the Lord.Judges 2:7

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