(Clip) Choosing Uncleanness and Despising God
Joshua Daniel warns that choosing uncleanness over holiness is a direct act of despising God, urging believers to actively pursue holiness empowered by the Holy Spirit.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of holiness as a basic requirement from God, highlighting the dangers of choosing uncleanness over holiness. It warns against despising God by neglecting holiness and the need to be obedient doers of the word, not just hearers. The message stresses the significance of approaching God with a broken spirit, acknowledging our need for His cleansing and surrendering ourselves completely to Him.
Full Transcript
When we fight against holiness and choose uncleanness, then we are despising not man but God, who has given unto us the Holy Spirit. Holiness is God's basic requirement. And you know that holiness does not come to us automatically? No.
As a matter of fact, uncleanness seems to come to people automatically. In spite of everything, the best of education, the best of this, and the best of that, does not address the cancer of uncleanness. The cancer of uncleanness in families, the cancer of uncleanness in a nation, the cancer of uncleanness in a society where marriage is just made light of.
My friends, there is disaster ahead when we despise God. God says, you have despised me. How am I, a small lily potion, going to look at God and despise Him? I tremble before Him.
I want to obey Him. Be not hearers of the word, but doers, doers, not despisers of the word. Friends, we have to choose a religion without power, a religion which is just hearing, hearing, going through the motions, or going to God with a broken spirit, and saying, here I am, O Lord.
Take me, this foul creature. Standing here, take me. And you have a...
Sermon Outline
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I. The Reality of Uncleanness
- Uncleanness comes automatically in society
- Education does not cure the cancer of uncleanness
- Uncleanness affects families, nations, and societies
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II. The Call to Holiness
- Holiness is God's basic requirement
- Holiness does not come automatically
- Believers must actively pursue holiness
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III. The Danger of Despising God
- Choosing uncleanness is despising God
- God is worthy of reverence and obedience
- Despising God leads to disaster
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IV. The Response of the Believer
- Be doers of the word, not hearers only
- Approach God with a broken spirit
- Surrender fully to God despite personal uncleanness
Key Quotes
“When we fight against holiness and choose uncleanness, then we are despising not man but God, who has given unto us the Holy Spirit.” — Joshua Daniel
“Holiness is God's basic requirement.” — Joshua Daniel
“Be not hearers of the word, but doers, doers, not despisers of the word.” — Joshua Daniel
Application Points
- Examine your life to identify areas where you may be choosing uncleanness over holiness.
- Commit daily to be a doer of God's word, not just a hearer.
- Approach God with humility and a broken spirit, surrendering fully to His transforming power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to choose uncleanness?
Choosing uncleanness means deliberately living in sin and rejecting God's call to holiness.
Why is holiness important according to the sermon?
Holiness is God's basic requirement and is essential for a right relationship with Him.
How can believers overcome uncleanness?
Believers must rely on the Holy Spirit and actively pursue holiness through obedience and repentance.
What is the consequence of despising God?
Despising God leads to disaster both personally and societally, as it rejects God's authority and grace.
What practical steps does the speaker suggest?
The speaker urges believers to be doers of the word and to come to God with a broken and surrendered heart.