Enduring In Love Until The End | 5. Love God And He Will Provide Your Needs - Zac Poonen
Bangalore Conference 2019 Theme: Enduring In Love Until The End (Matthew 24:12,13) Message Title: 5. Love God And He Will Provide Your Needs - Zac Poonen Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires diligent study of the Bible, warning against the laziness prevalent among many Christians. He cautions against the modern trend in some ministries where the pursuit of money overshadows genuine devotion to Christ, comparing this to the harlot's spirit. Ultimately, he stresses that a Christian must choose to serve only God, as no servant can serve both God and wealth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Diligent study of the wordBrother Victor is commended as an example of someone who diligently studies the Bible and is used by God without being a full-time professional worker. Christians must avoid a casual understanding of scripture.
The trap of money in ChristendomMany Christian groups start with great zeal and holiness, but their downfall is the love of money and constantly urging people to give funds. This proves the work is no longer of God.
An exclusive bride for ChristJust as a husband wants the love of his wife exclusively, Christ wants the undivided devotion of His church without the distraction of loving money.
No servant can serve two mastersJesus taught that a servant cannot serve two masters when the two choices are God and wealth, because he will love one and hate the other.Luke 16:13
Running a church without taking offeringsFollowing the example of Jesus and Paul, the speaker's churches have never taken an offering in 45 years, trusting God to supply every need.
Proving God's faithfulness through povertyLeaving a well-paying job in the Navy with zero in the bank, the speaker and his wife lived through extreme poverty without writing letters to solicit financial support.
Refusing to get into debtThe speaker shares that he never borrowed money or used credit cards to buy things he could not afford, maintaining that debt is shameful for a Christian.
God tests a man in money before giving a ministryGod tests believers in personal and family finances before entrusting them with a ministry; many fail because they borrow and never return.
The land in De Costa SquareNeeding funds to pay the balance on a plot of land without ever asking anyone, an unsolicited check for the entire amount arrived just before the deadline.
Self-supporting churches in poor villagesThe principle that churches do not take offerings was successfully proven not just in the city, but also in the poorest villages of India.
Acquiring property without black money or permissionsGod miraculously provided current property where no neighbors or permits were required, and the remaining funds were supplied within six months without pressure.
God honors those who honor himAfter 54 years of full-time work, the speaker testifies that God supplies everything when a person seeks His kingdom first, even providing for children's education through unexpected scholarships.
Two different groups of peopleGod gives the good in His sight the privilege of collecting wisdom, knowledge, and joy, while sinners are given the task of collecting endless money.Ecclesiastes 2:26
Living out true values in family and lifeTrue godliness is demonstrated by not pursuing wealth in marriages or careers, but trusting a father in heaven who cares for His children.
