Text: Matthew 5:3
Thesis: a true humble spirit occurs when a child of God sees themselves for who they really are
I. Express A Need For Help
-this suggests that we must recognize that this key principle of Jesus Christ cannot fulfilled through our own strength, but we are totally at the whim of a power greater than we are
-because of the sinfulness of our flesh we are unable to keep the laws and principles of God, so in order to make this transformation, we need the Lord to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves
II. Empty Yourself of Yourself
-before we can exhibit greatness in God through an abiding of his principles, we must empty out those things that hinder us and allow god to pour humility in us
-in other words, there must be an emptying before there can be a deposit
-if we pour out the old things of our sinfulness and disobedience, God will pour in something greater than what we poured out
III. Enables You to Receive Your Inheritance
-verse 3 says...blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
-those who allow the Lord to pour into them a spirit of humility, will receive a great inheritance
-every child of God will enjoy resting in eternity, when they possess a humble spirit
3 comments:
Pastor Mann,
Great post, we are not capable to full-fill his will without surrendering are total being.
GOD Bless~~~
Great post and still counting the days to hear a mighty word from such a gifted preacher such as yourself. Take care.
Mother
God bless your efforts to stay faithful to biblical preaching. Great post!
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