The Lord Has A Remedy For The Poison Of Pride - John Pereira
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Summary
The central message is that humanity is corrupted by a 'poison'—identified as pride—which causes weariness and inability to live righteously. Jesus offers rest and a remedy through accepting His yoke, which requires humility. To overcome this poison, one must learn from Jesus' example of gentleness and humility, recognizing that pride is subtle and dangerous.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus offers a remedy for the heavy ladenJesus calls those who are weary and burdened because they want to do good but lack the capacity due to the poison entered through Adam.Matthew 11:28
Learn from Me for I am gentle and humbleThe remedy Jesus offers is to learn gentleness and humility of heart, which brings rest to our souls and releases God's grace.
The subtle extent of the poison of prideWe often fail to recognize the immense extent of pride within us, which is extremely subtle and dangerous compared to external failures.
Why God allows us to fail and hit rock bottomGod allows us to fail until we come to zero so we realize we can achieve nothing on our own and learn never to despise another human being.
The New Covenant axe laid to the rootWhile the Old Covenant dealt only with external fruit, the New Covenant message brings the axe directly to the root of sin in the heart.Matthew 3:10
The origin of sin described in EzekielThe origin of sin is traced back to the king of Tyre, Lucifer, whose heart was lifted up in pride because of his beauty and wisdom.
The three secrets of the Christian lifeJust as sin entered through the archangel's pride, salvation came through the humility of Christ, regarding others as more important than oneself.
Overcoming conflict through going downYou cannot overcome conflict or pride with more pride; the only way to triumph is to go down in humility, keeping quiet and leaving vindication to God.
Grace for the humble and removal of the proudGod promises grace to the humble and removes the proud and arrogant from His holy mountain, leaving a contrite and honest people who take refuge in Him.Hebrews 4:16
Every mountain and hill brought lowGod's word prepares the way by bringing every proud mountain and high hill low, leveling our self-importance so we can see the salvation of God.Luke 3:4–6
Do not be conceited but fearBelievers must remain humble, remembering that if God did not spare the natural branches, we stand only by faith and must avoid conceit.
Looking to the bronze serpent on the standardJust as the Israelites looked at the bronze serpent in the wilderness and lived, we must look to the lifted-up Christ to be saved from our sin and pride.Numbers 21:6–9
