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Meekness - Part 4
Joshua Daniel
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Joshua Daniel

Meekness - Part 4

Joshua Daniel · 5:36

Joshua Daniel teaches that true power is found in meekness and humility, urging believers to follow Jesus' example by rejecting pride and embracing sanctification.
This sermon emphasizes the dangers of power when not accompanied by meekness, highlighting how power can lead to temptation and upset one's balance. It contrasts the worldly view of power with the true power found in humility and faith in God, reminding believers to walk in the steps of Jesus with meekness and humility. The speaker stresses the importance of being dead to one's reputation through sanctification and prays for the meekness of Jesus to guard against vanity and pride.

Full Transcript

Power is always very dangerous. You know, when you give power to somebody who does not have that meekness, you upset his balance. Because, power invites much temptation. Everybody likes power. You know, especially some of these banana republics and people that have come out of nowhere, they love power. You know, money brings power. So, they like to handle money. My dear friends, you know what my mother and what I taught my children? Money is dirty. So, every time I handle any money, I go wash my hands with soap. Somehow, we think the more money we have, the more power we have. Not at all. On the other hand, the more money you have, the less power you have in God, with God. The poor of the world, rich in faith. So, my dear people, let us walk in the steps of our master. Meekness. I wonder what you would do if somebody spits on your face. What your real reaction would be. Sanctification makes you dead to your reputation. Let us pray. O loving father, please give us the meekness of our master. Let not power bring vanity and pride. I am the big boss here. Oh, so and so did not receive my consent. No Lord. We are nobody. Today we are there, tomorrow we are gone. Give us that power to be like Jesus. Hear our prayer. With so much unfinished work before us, how humble we should be. Please Lord, make us a humble, willing people. In the day of your power. In Jesus' holy name. Amen. And now may the grace of our Lord Jesus and the love of God, the fellowship and power of the Holy Spirit be with you. Amen. Now dear friends, you have...

Sermon Outline

  1. I
    • The danger of power without meekness
    • Power invites temptation and disrupts balance
    • Worldly views of power versus godly power
  2. II
    • The relationship between money and power
    • The poor are rich in faith, not in worldly power
    • The importance of walking in Jesus' steps of meekness
  3. III
    • Sanctification makes believers dead to reputation
    • Responding with meekness to insults and challenges
    • Praying for the meekness of Jesus to guard against pride
  4. IV
    • The transient nature of earthly status
    • The call to humility and willingness in unfinished work
    • Invoking the grace, love, fellowship, and power of God

Key Quotes

“Power is always very dangerous. When you give power to somebody who does not have that meekness, you upset his balance.” — Joshua Daniel
“Money is dirty. So, every time I handle any money, I go wash my hands with soap.” — Joshua Daniel
“Sanctification makes you dead to your reputation.” — Joshua Daniel

Application Points

  • Practice humility by recognizing the dangers of power without meekness in your own life.
  • Reject worldly values of power and wealth, embracing faith and meekness as true strength.
  • Seek sanctification to become less concerned with reputation and more focused on following Jesus' example.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main danger of power according to the sermon?
Power without meekness leads to temptation and disrupts a person's spiritual balance.
How does the speaker view money in relation to power?
The speaker warns that money often brings a false sense of power and can distance one from true power in God.
What does sanctification do to a believer's reputation?
Sanctification makes a believer dead to their reputation, enabling them to respond with meekness rather than pride.
Why is meekness important in the Christian walk?
Meekness reflects Jesus' example and protects believers from vanity and pride, helping them to remain humble and faithful.
What practical attitude does the sermon encourage toward earthly status?
The sermon encourages believers to recognize the temporary nature of status and to remain humble and willing servants.

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