Pastor Judah Smith discusses the transformative power of God's kindness, navigating overwhelming advice, and transitioning from living by rules to attaining righteousness through Jesus. The podcast emphasizes internal moral responses to the gospel, contrasting Torah laws with Jesus' teachings, and the liberating nature of grace and forgiveness in developing a personal relationship with God.
Embracing righteousness through Jesus' sacrifice offers a transformative relationship with God, free from sin consciousness.
Moving from rule-following or reason-based living to God-consciousness through Jesus' sacrifice brings purpose and power.
Deep dives
Three Ways of Living: Rules, Reason, and Righteousness
The podcast discusses three primary ways of moving through life: rules, reason, and righteousness. The first approach involves living by an external set of rules, like the Torah in Jewish tradition, which can be challenging to keep and often lead to a desire to break them. The second approach, reason or conscience, relies on inner guidance but can become desensitized over time, making it unreliable. Lastly, the podcaster emphasizes righteousness, which is centered on the belief in Jesus' sacrifice for forgiveness, offering a transformative relationship with God that is free from sin consciousness.
The Impact of Living by Rules and Reason versus Righteousness
Living by rules or reason can lead to a perpetual state of trying to overcome helplessness, shame, and self-consciousness. Following external rules or relying solely on inner guidance can continuously highlight one's inadequacies and shortcomings. In contrast, embracing righteousness through Jesus' sacrifice allows individuals to shift their focus from self-awareness to God-consciousness, gratitude, and generosity. By accepting forgiveness and a right relationship with God, life transitions to a state of being Jesus-conscious.
Embracing the Transformation through Righteousness
The podcast underscores the transformative power of righteousness, where individuals move from a state of self-consciousness and rule-following to a deep sense of God-consciousness and gratitude. By recognizing Jesus' sacrifice and accepting forgiveness, individuals can live with purpose, acceptance, and power. This shift in perspective allows one to experience a profound connection with God, freeing them from the burden of sin consciousness and ushering in a life defined by righteousness.
Jesus is so good not only to declare us justified, He also gives us a fresh mind, a new heart, a reborn will, and a guiding Spirit who leads us into all truth.
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