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Will anger and lust lead me to hell
Zac Poonen
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Zac Poonen

Will anger and lust lead me to hell

Zac Poonen · 8:45

Zac Poonen passionately teaches that persistent anger and lust, if not seriously fought against, can lead a believer to hell, urging complete victory over these sins through long-term commitment.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of taking sinful desires and habits seriously, highlighting the need to address issues like anger and lust with determination and perseverance. It stresses the significance of fighting against these sins step by step, acknowledging the serious consequences they can have on one's spiritual life. The speaker shares personal experiences of struggling with anger and lust, underscoring the long process of overcoming these sins and the necessity of being committed to complete freedom from them.

Full Transcript

We all have grown up with so many sinful desires and habits that we have got from our from Adam Let me tell you the good news that Jesus wants to save you from all of that, not 50% or 90% I thank God that I have a father who is interested in taking all sin out of my life It won't happen in one day. I know I used to be such a slave to anger even after being born again. But I read in the word of God that if you're angry step by step you can go to hell Matthew 5 22 He said that if you're angry with your brother you're guilty before the court Then you open your mouth and say something in anger to your brother Then you'll be guilty before the Supreme Court Then you open your mouth and say something more serious to your brother Then you'll go to hell Is that written in your Bible? I said Lord, I don't want to go to hell Why is it no preacher ever told me that if I keep on living in anger, I'll finally go to hell? Because the devil has blinded those preachers that they won't tell people that Let me ask you, do you think the devil wants you to be free from anger completely? God wants it The devil does not want it Because he wants you to be with him forever Even if you don't believe Matthew 5 22, the devil believes it Even if you don't believe Matthew 5 22, the devil believes it I said Lord, I'm surrounded by false prophets in Christianity who never told me this I'm going to take it seriously And I tell you, it took me not days, not months, but years to finally get rid of it Years and years and years I said Lord, I don't care how long it takes. I'm going to be 100% free from this sickness What about lusting with the eyes? Every young man, every older man is guilty of it Everyone has fallen in this area Even after they are born again, they fall in this area But how many fight it and battle it? I was just like any other young man But the day came in my life, I said, I'm going to fight this and fight this and fight this and finish with it in my life In the mind, it took me years But if I had not fought it, I would be a slave to it even today Why is it some of you who have sat in CFC so many years are still slaves to this sin? Some of you elders are slaves to it I'll tell you why You don't think it is serious It is somebody who has got cancer and he says, ah, it's not serious See, if a doctor tells some illiterate, uneducated woman, you've got cancer She's not bothered. She doesn't know what cancer is She thinks it's just like having a little cough or a cold or something She's not bothered But you tell an educated person that he's got cancer He won't be able to sleep at night He will spend lakhs of rupees to be free from it The same way, when you understand that these sins are destroying you You will really be eager to get free from them If you don't take these sins seriously, it is because you're uneducated You're very educated in worldly things You may be a post-graduate or a doctor But spiritually you're uneducated This is why you think this is not a serious thing Ah, lusting with the eyes Anger It's not serious It's like some uneducated person saying Ah, cancer, it's not serious Ah, tuberculosis, it is not so serious Only uneducated people talk like that And Christendom is full of spiritually uneducated people who don't take seriously what Jesus has said One of the greatest burdens in my heart Is that all the brothers and sisters in CFC churches will start taking these sins seriously And will say, Lord, if it takes me 10 years to get rid of it I'm going to fight it for 10 years If it takes me 20 years, I'll fight it 20 years But I'm determined to be free from this sickness I'm not going to listen to the false prophets who make the way broad and say, oh, it is all right It's not serious There is a narrow way that leads to life To the abundant life that Jesus promised

Sermon Outline

  1. I. The Seriousness of Anger
    • Anger leads to guilt before God’s courts
    • Jesus warns that anger can lead to hell
    • Many preachers avoid teaching this truth
  2. II. The Battle Against Lust
    • Lust is common even among born-again believers
    • Victory requires persistent, long-term fight
    • Many remain slaves due to spiritual ignorance
  3. III. Spiritual Education and Awareness
    • Many underestimate the danger of these sins
    • Spiritual immaturity causes complacency
    • Understanding the consequences motivates serious battle
  4. IV. Commitment to Holiness
    • Determination to be 100% free from sin
    • Willingness to fight for years if needed
    • Rejecting false teaching that downplays sin

Key Quotes

“If you're angry with your brother you're guilty before the court... Then you'll go to hell. Is that written in your Bible?” — Zac Poonen
“If you don't take these sins seriously, it is because you're uneducated... Christendom is full of spiritually uneducated people who don't take seriously what Jesus has said.” — Zac Poonen
“If it takes me 10 years to get rid of it, I'm going to fight it for 10 years... There is a narrow way that leads to life to the abundant life that Jesus promised.” — Zac Poonen

Application Points

  • Take the warnings about anger and lust seriously and do not ignore their spiritual consequences.
  • Commit yourself to a long-term fight against these sins, trusting God for victory.
  • Educate yourself spiritually to understand the seriousness of sin and reject false teachings that minimize it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does anger really lead to hell according to the Bible?
Yes, Matthew 5:22 teaches that anger against a brother can bring guilt before God’s judgment and ultimately lead to hell.
Is lust common even among Christians?
Yes, many believers struggle with lust, but victory is possible through persistent spiritual battle.
Why do many Christians not take anger and lust seriously?
Many are spiritually uneducated and do not understand the eternal consequences of these sins.
How long does it take to overcome these sins?
It can take years of consistent effort and dependence on God to be completely free.
What should be my attitude toward battling sin?
Be determined to fight sin seriously, no matter how long it takes, and reject false teachings that minimize its danger.

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