10th October 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Don't Give to God That Which Costs You Nothing
10th October 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Don't Give to God That Which Costs You Nothing
Summary
The message warns against giving God things that cost nothing, drawing parallels to the Israelites' complacency described in Malachi. The speaker cautions against a false sense of security after accepting Christ, emphasizing that simply believing is insufficient. True devotion requires a willingness to offer God what is costly, mirroring the faith of Abraham and David.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Don't Give to God That Which Costs You NothingReading from Malachi, the speaker introduces the theme that God desires pure offerings rather than the cheap and defective sacrifices people offer when they want to pay no price.Malachi 1:11
Why did God give up on the nation of Israel?The closing days of the old covenant show how Israel took God's goodness for granted and became disrespectful, serving as a serious warning for believers today who assume they are secure while living a laid-back life.
Presenting defiled food on God's altarThe priests allowed people to offer blind, lame, and sick animals—things that were a nuisance to get rid of anyway—rather than requiring the best, failing to realize that God rejects offerings that cost nothing.Malachi 1:8
Old Testament pictures of spiritual realitiesVarious historical events in the Old Testament, such as the blood in Egypt, water baptism, the pillar of cloud, and conquering Canaan, serve as profound pictures of breaking with the old life and dealing with the flesh.
Building the house of God on Mount MoriahSolomon began building the temple at Mount Moriah, the exact location where Abraham demonstrated true worship by being willing to offer up his only son Isaac.
What is new covenant worship?True worship in spirit and truth goes far beyond outward singing and clapping; it is modeled by Abraham offering up that which was most costly to him.
The test on Mount MoriahGod tested Abraham for three days to see if he valued anything more than God, certifying him as a fearer of God only when he held nothing back.
Spectators versus builders in the churchWhile ninety percent of people in churches remain spectators who are unwilling to sacrifice, God builds His church through the ten percent who have given up their idols.
David's sin in numbering the peopleToward the end of his life, David sinned by numbering Israel out of pride and a lack of faith in God's protection, bringing severe judgment upon the nation.
I will not offer to the Lord that which costs me nothingWhen Araunah offered to give David the threshing floor and oxen for free, David firmly refused, stating he would not give God an offering that cost him nothing.
A personal turning point of sacrificeSharing how God spoke to him nearly 60 years ago through these passages, the speaker describes how personal obedience, standing for truth, and facing professional costs shaped his life.
A prayer for eternal wisdomThe speaker closes in prayer, asking God to help everyone present to be wise regarding eternity, to turn away from past compromises, and to live lives characterized by genuine sacrifice.
