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  'TOWARD THE MARK'
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: Christian believers must look forward in faith, not back at
their past or within themselves, to make progress with God.

Topics: "Faithfulness of God", "Moving Forward in Faith"
Scripture References: Philippians 3:13

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DESCRIPTION
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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of focusing on God's faithfulness
rather than dwelling on past failures, which is a tactic of the enemy to
discourage believers. He reminds us that we are never beyond the reach
of God's love and that true progress in our spiritual journey requires
looking forward in faith. Tozer reassures that God is always ready to
forgive and restore, urging believers to recognize their worth through
Christ's sacrifice. The sermon encourages Christians to embrace their
identity in Christ and to trust in God's goodness, which surpasses our
understanding.

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CONTENT
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It is one of the devil's oldest tricks to discourage Christian believers
by causing them to look back at what they once were. It is indeed the
enemy of our souls who makes us forget that we are never at the end of
God's love. No one will make progress with God until the eyes are lifted
to the faithfulness of God and we stop looking at ourselves! Our
instructions in the New Testament all add up to the necessity of looking
forward in faith-and not spending our time looking back or just looking
within. Brethren, our Lord is more than able to take care of our past.
He pardons instantly and forgives completely, and his blood makes us
worthy!

The goodness of God is infinitely more wonderful than we will ever be
able to comprehend.

If the "root of the matter" is in you and you are born again, God is
prepared to start with you where you are!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/toward-the-mark/
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