Zac Poonen teaches that the secret to remaining humble is to walk daily with Jesus Christ, embracing humility, brokenness, and dependence on God's grace.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of remaining in humility by walking with Jesus every day. It encourages seeking Jesus first in all things, focusing on purity over sin, and maintaining humility in all aspects of life. The speaker highlights the need to learn from the failures of others, guard against pride, and find rest in Jesus' humble example.
Full Transcript
So people have asked me this question through the years, Brother Zach, what is the secret of remaining in humility? Always. Very simple. If you walk with a humble man, you'll be humble.
And the humblest man that walked on the earth was Jesus Christ. Walk with him every day. When you begin a day, this is how I begin my day, before I get out of bed.
The first person I talk to is Jesus Christ. First person. Lord Jesus, I want to walk with you today.
I don't want to be a great preacher. I don't want to do any great things for you. I just want to walk with you in humility, in brokenness, in purity over sin, in my thought life, in my conversation, that I never get angry, never murmur or complain about anything, in my relationship with my wife, who's the one I see every day.
Lord, please preserve me. I'm a weak person. I'm the chief of all the sinners, but I know you can keep me with the grace of God upon my life till the end of my days.
I want to encourage you, walk with Jesus. Walk with him every day. It's the greatest honor we can have.
The King of Kings that I can walk with him. You will never, never become proud of anything in your life. And the grace of God will be upon you till the end of your days.
May it be so. Amen. Let's pray.
Let's bow our heads in prayer, brothers and sisters. Please remember and meditate on what we heard or listen to the tape again later. Listen to it often so that you're reminded of the failures of other people.
Learn from the failures of others and never, never say, it will not happen to me. Lord, have mercy on us. We are in great danger.
The devil is walking about as a roaring lion seeking to devour people with pride. And yet in the midst of all, we hear your word saying, come learn from me, for I am humble of heart. And you shall find rest for your souls.
We want to learn from you, Lord. Lord Jesus, we want to see your example in the little things we read in the gospels and walk that way till the end of our life. We thank you for your mercy upon us.
We thank you that your mercy has preserved us and our children and our families and everything else. We give you all the glory, Heavenly Father, for being such a loving father to us, warning us in advance of dangers we will face. We thank you in Jesus name.
Amen.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Secret of Humility
- Walk daily with a humble man, Jesus Christ
- Begin each day by seeking Jesus first
- Depend on God's grace to remain humble
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II. Practical Expressions of Humility
- Maintain purity over sin in thoughts and speech
- Avoid anger, murmuring, and complaining
- Cultivate humility in relationships, especially with family
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III. The Danger of Pride
- Recognize the devil's attacks through pride
- Learn from others' failures to avoid pride
- Find rest in Jesus' humble heart
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IV. Prayer and Dependence
- Daily prayer to Jesus for humility and grace
- Thankfulness for God's mercy and preservation
- Commitment to walk humbly until the end
Key Quotes
“If you walk with a humble man, you'll be humble.” — Zac Poonen
“The humblest man that walked on the earth was Jesus Christ. Walk with him every day.” — Zac Poonen
“The devil is walking about as a roaring lion seeking to devour people with pride.” — Zac Poonen
Application Points
- Begin each day by praying to Jesus and asking for humility and grace.
- Be mindful to avoid anger, complaining, and pride in daily interactions.
- Learn from others' failures and remain vigilant against the devil's attacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the key to remaining humble according to Zac Poonen?
The key is to walk daily with Jesus Christ, seeking His presence and grace every day.
How does Zac Poonen suggest starting each day?
He begins each day by talking to Jesus first, asking for help to walk humbly and avoid sin.
Why is pride dangerous in the Christian life?
Pride is dangerous because the devil uses it to devour believers and lead them away from God.
What practical behaviors demonstrate humility?
Humility is shown by purity in thoughts and speech, avoiding anger and complaints, and maintaining loving relationships.
How can believers protect themselves from pride?
By learning from others' failures, praying daily, and relying on God's grace to remain humble.
