Embracing Zeal for God's Work: Insights from Scripture
Exploring the transformative power of zeal as depicted in biblical teachings, emphasizing the importance of channeling fervent zeal towards spiritual growth, service, and pleasing God. Insights from passages in Titus, Acts, Corinthians, Galatians, and more illustrate the significance of zeal tempered with knowledge, directed towards God, and exemplified by Jesus' dedication to holiness and good works.
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Who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a people for His own possession, Zealous for good works. Titus 2:14 Jealous zeal Acts 17:5 Love does not envy I Cor. 13:4 Zealously sought Gal. 4:17
Zeal directed toward God Traditions (Acts 22:3, Gal. 1:14) Zeal must be tempered with Gospel knowledge (Rom. 10:1-3) Fervent Spirit to be more accurately channeled (Acts 18:25) Desire earnestly spiritual gifts edifies others ( I Cor. 12:31, I Cor. 14:1-3, 12)
Young zeal for Gods Word (Lk. 2:42, 46-47, Psm. 119:10) Example of Jesus: Zeal for Holiness (Jn, 2:13- 17, Heb. 13:4, Matt. 19:3-9, Rom. 1:22-27) Zeal for filling the day with good works (Jn. 9:4) Zeal consistently aimed at pleasing God (Jn. 8:29, Jn. 17:4)
How long does it take to channel fervent zeal? How long did it take Apollos to change (Acts 18:28) How long did it take Laodiceans to repent (Rev. 3:19) You can change right now and be zealous for the Word! Diligent: fervent in Spirit serving the Lord (Rom. 12:11)