A Disciplined Life | ಶಿಸ್ತುಬದ್ಧ ಜೀವನ | Zac Poonen | Kannada

Zac PoonenMay 2, 202649mWatch on YouTube

Theme: Following Christ In The New Year Message Title: A Disciplined Life - Zac Poonen Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com

Summary

Zac Poonen calls believers to enter the new year with a disciplined life, noting that God has given a spirit of power, love, and discipline (2 Timothy 1:7) rather than fear or laziness. He focuses on two key areas requiring discipline: the use of time—urging believers to redeem it (Ephesians 5:15-16) by, for example, spending 15 minutes daily in Scripture study—and the use of money, exhorting faithful stewardship, avoiding waste, staying out of unnecessary debt, and living within one's means as a test of faithfulness that opens the way to true spiritual riches.

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Reflecting on life at the end of the yearAs we face the new year, it is a vital time to examine our lives and consider how we have lived through the past year.

God has given us a spirit of self-disciplineAccording to 2 Timothy 1:7, God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind which includes self-discipline.

The necessity of submission to God's disciplineYou cannot become holy without submitting to God's discipline; without it, you may miss His divine purposes.

The first area of focus: managing our timeWe must ask God for help in managing our time, especially since the days are described as evil.

The irreversible loss of wasted timeWhile God can restore health or wealth, the time we have wasted for Christ cannot be recovered; therefore, we must use our opportunities wisely.

Learning from the principle of gathering leftoversReflecting on Jesus feeding the five thousand, we see that He commanded His disciples to gather the leftover pieces so nothing would be wasted.

Using small amounts of time for deep studyIf you use even fifteen minutes a day to study the Scriptures, you can gain profound knowledge of God's Word by the end of the year.

The power of God's Word in our heartsWhen we prioritize God's Word, it stays in our hearts to keep us from sin and provides us with words of encouragement for others.

Being faithful in the use of moneyThe second area for discipline is finances; Jesus teaches that if we are not faithful with worldly wealth, we cannot be trusted with true spiritual riches.

Managing resources with wisdom and cautionWe should decide how to use our resources according to what God has provided, being careful not to waste money or become careless in our spending.

Avoid the trap of debtDo not live beyond your means or host expensive feasts that lead to debt; instead, live simply so that God may honor you.

Seeking discipline in all areas of lifeAsk God for the Spirit of discipline to manage your finances and avoid wasteful spending on unnecessary things.

The connection between stewardship and spiritual growthA lack of discipline in handling worldly resources like money can hinder our spiritual progress and faithfulness.

Three areas requiring discipline: time, money, and the bodyThe speaker identifies three specific fields where we must practice self-control to overcome our earthly nature.

Practicing fasting to break the bondage of foodUse fasting as a tool to discipline your physical desires and dedicate specific times to seek God's face and power.

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