Romans 8:1-8
Rev. Dwight Yoo
Today, we will speak of the greater power dwelling within us.
Sinfulness and rebellion in our hearts.
Condemnation by the law.
Justification by Christ.
Sanctification by the Spirit.
It is not trying harder in the flesh rather it is walking in the Spirit.
A proper understanding of spirituality.
We hear much about people who are claiming to be spiritual but not christians, not religious... We even hear about how some christians are more spiritual than others. They are more intense, have charismatic gifts, etc.
When spirituality is spoken of here, it talks of the Holy Spirit. Spirit with a big S. The Spirit is a he not an it. He is not some sort of animated force. The Holy Spirit is a person. The holy spirit acts like a floodlight. He is not something to be admired. No one looks at a floodlight. The Holy Spirit is there to illuminate and highlight Jesus.
Anything glorifies, illuminates, or highlights anything other than Jesus... is either a sham or worse satanic.
What does it look like to live Spirit minded
We are all supposed to have our minds set on the spirit. This is not just for some Christians. It is for all of us. To live spiritually minded means to be preoccupied with Christ. That is how we grow. To live with our minds on the flesh, hampers our growth. We live for self-gratification and whatever idols we are hoping in.
Practically living spirit-minded.
The Holy Spirit uses the Word, the truth to work in us. Stay in the Word.
Behind every sin is a lie. God's word reveals lies.
God's word reveals our hearts. It convicts us of our sins. The bible gets examined much, but how often have we allowed the word to expound us, to tell us what is going on in our hearts.
When we behold the glory of Christ, we become more like Him. People change when they encounter the glory of God. They are transformed.
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