Watch This if You Feel Distant from God
Summary
TLDRThe speaker emphasizes the importance of personal engagement with the word of God for spiritual growth and discipline. They critique the tendency to seek quick fixes from preachers or blame demons for personal shortcomings, instead advocating for a disciplined study of the Bible as the foundation for spiritual maturity. The transcript also highlights the irony of Christians knowing less scripture than atheists and challenges the audience to prioritize Bible study over entertainment, urging a reevaluation of time management to deepen their relationship with God.
Takeaways
- 📖 The importance of engaging with the word of God for spiritual growth and discipline.
- 🌱 Spiritual maturity comes from being rooted in the word, not just attending sermons or relying on social media for inspiration.
- 🚫 People often seek quick fixes or blame external forces instead of addressing the lack of discipline in their lives.
- 💬 The speaker emphasizes that discipline and self-reflection are crucial for spiritual growth, rather than seeking external interventions.
- 🧐 Many believers neglect the basics of their faith, leading to problems in various areas of life that could be addressed through scripture.
- 🤔 The speaker challenges the audience to consider their priorities, suggesting that time spent on entertainment could be better used studying the Bible.
- 📚 Christians should be more knowledgeable about the Bible than non-believers, according to the speaker.
- 🕰️ Time management is key; the speaker suggests rearranging one's life to make time for scripture study.
- 🛡️ Knowing the word of God is essential for identifying and resisting the lies of the enemy.
- 🔑 The word of God is presented as the key to spiritual growth, stability, and discernment.
- 📣 The call to action for viewers to support the spread of the gospel through donations or subscriptions.
Q & A
What does the speaker emphasize as essential for spiritual growth?
-The speaker emphasizes the importance of being in the word of God for spiritual growth.
Why does the speaker say that relying on 'the verse of the day' is insufficient for spiritual growth?
-The speaker suggests that 'the verse of the day' alone is not enough because it doesn't provide the depth and discipline needed for enduring spiritual growth.
What does the speaker mean by 'discipline' in the context of spiritual growth?
-In the context of spiritual growth, 'discipline' refers to the consistent practice of engaging with the word of God and dealing with personal issues rather than seeking quick fixes or blaming external factors.
According to the speaker, what is the common mistake made by people who are spiritually immature?
-The common mistake made by spiritually immature people is neglecting the basics of spiritual discipline and blaming their problems on demons or curses instead of addressing their own lack of discipline.
Why does the speaker argue that Christians should know the Bible better than anyone else?
-The speaker argues that Christians should know the Bible better because they claim to love Jesus and know God, and a deep understanding of the word is fundamental to spiritual maturity and growth.
What does the speaker suggest is a sign of spiritual immaturity among believers?
-A sign of spiritual immaturity among believers is neglecting the word of God and not doing the basics of spiritual discipline, leading to problems in various areas of life.
What is the speaker's view on the role of preachers in addressing spiritual issues?
-The speaker believes that preachers cannot simply 'cast out' issues from individuals; instead, individuals must deal with their own lack of discipline and engage with the word of God.
What does the speaker suggest as a solution to the problem of 'itching ears' among believers?
-The speaker suggests that believers need to stop seeking only the preaching that pleases their 'itching ears' and instead focus on disciplined engagement with the word of God.
Why does the speaker criticize the tendency to blame problems on demons and curses?
-The speaker criticizes this tendency because it allows individuals to avoid taking responsibility for their own lack of discipline and the need to address their issues through the word of God.
What is the speaker's advice for those who claim they don't have time for the word of God?
-The speaker advises that if people claim they don't have time for the word, they should rearrange their lives to prioritize it, as it is essential for spiritual growth and overcoming life's challenges.
How does the speaker describe the state of spiritual maturity as it relates to the word of God?
-The speaker describes spiritual maturity as being firmly established, not swayed by every opinion, and having deep roots in the word of God, which provides truth and discernment.
Outlines
📖 The Importance of Scripture for Spiritual Growth
This paragraph emphasizes the necessity of engaging with the word of God for spiritual maturity and discipline. It critiques the tendency to seek quick fixes or blame external forces for personal struggles, instead advocating for self-reflection and a disciplined approach to faith. The speaker argues that many believers neglect the basics of their faith, leading to problems in various aspects of life. The paragraph concludes with a call to action, urging individuals to prioritize the study of the Bible as a means to address these issues and grow spiritually.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Discipline
💡Spiritual Growth
💡Word of God
💡Faith
💡Endure
💡Preaching
💡Itching Ears
💡Discernment
💡Spiritual Warfare
💡Rooted
💡Basics
Highlights
The importance of discipline and being in the Word for spiritual growth and endurance.
Critique of relying on preachers for spiritual growth instead of personal Bible study.
The tendency to blame demons and curses rather than taking responsibility for one's own discipline.
The need for spiritual maturity through consistent engagement with the Word of God.
The contrast between those who are firmly established in the Word and those swayed by every opinion.
The necessity of the Word of God for spiritual growth, emphasized repeatedly throughout the talk.
The basic principles of health and wellness as a metaphor for spiritual health through the Word.
The neglect of the Word as the root cause of many believers' problems.
The call to action for believers to open their Bibles as a solution to various issues.
The assertion that Christians should know the Bible better than anyone else.
The irony of meeting atheists who know the Word better than some Christians.
The challenge to make time for the Word amidst modern distractions like Netflix and YouTube.
The encouragement to rearrange one's life to prioritize the Word of God.
The importance of knowing the truth of the Word to identify the lies of the enemy.
The closing remarks urging viewers to engage with Encounter TV and support the spread of the gospel.
Transcripts
remember this the word
produces faith for what it promises
you want to grow spiritually you want to
endure you're going to need more than
the verse of the day
you want to be here five years from now
you're gonna need
more than instagram real preaching
[Applause]
i love when you share my content but if
you're not
in the word for yourself it's shallow
see we don't like to be told of
discipline
we want to say preacher lay hands on me
cast it out i can't cast you out of you
you have to deal with you
this is why preacher this is why people
they have itching ears
they want to hear preaching like oh
christians can be demon possessed
christians can be oppressed you know why
they want to believe that
because it's much more difficult to hear
that you have a problem with discipline
people want to blame the devil you
realize that most of what people blame
on demons and curses in spiritual
warfare is actually the result of an
undisciplined flesh
i'd rather be told lay hands on me make
my problems all go away and you want me
to get rid of in five
seconds what it took you decades getting
yourself into
people of the word are spiritually
mature
people of the word are firmly
established people of the word
are not swayed by every opinion that
comes along
you want to get spiritual you want to
really grow your roots
you need to get in the word if i say it
a thousand times i'll say it a thousand
more
the word the word the word the word
you need the word of god
no really think about it if i go to the
doctor and i haven't been sleeping or
eating or taking care of myself
and i go there and i say doctor i feel
just so tired i feel so hungry i get
sharp pains in my stomach my body's
fatigued
the first thing they ask you is about
your sleep patterns and your diet why
because you can eliminate so many
problems
by simply doing the basics
and the problem is that many believers
aren't doing the basics
they come and they say i'm having
warfare i'm having issues
i'm having trouble this is happening in
my marriage this is happening in my
relationship with my children this is
happening in my finances
and they neglect the word and because
they neglect the word
they have the results of foolishness
brother david i don't know what to do
open your bible
brother david i want to hear from god
open your bible
brother david i want to grow spiritually
open your bible
you need the word
christians should know the bible better
than anyone the problem is
that i've met more atheists who know the
word than christians
we talk about loving jesus we talk about
knowing god we talk about growing
spiritually
and then neglect the word don't tell me
you don't have time for the word
when you're caught up on your latest
netflix series
don't tell me you don't have time for
the word when you sit there watching
youtube for hours
don't tell me you don't have time for
the word when you took some buzzfeed
quiz on what type of bread you are
[Applause]
and if you actually don't have time for
the word rearrange your
life to get into the word
it's not gonna cut it it's not gonna cut
it
if you're eating little snacks how are
you supposed to take this journey ahead
how are you supposed to be rooted how
are you supposed to identify the lies of
the enemy
if you don't know the truth of the word
it's time
to get in to the word
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