Progressive Sanctification: Attitude
- Author
- Nick Sandefur
- Published
- Tue 06 Oct 2020
- Episode Link
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series: a personal Exodus
Progressive Sanctification: Attitude
Exodus 14-17; Numbers 11
Recap
The exodus saga not only relays an historical account, but it also conveys redemptive themes that are true for all of God’s people.
Slavery in Egypt = Bondage to Sin
Deliverance through a Lamb Sacrifice = Deliverance through Jesus’ Death on the Cross
God’s Guidance/Provision through the Wilderness = God’s Presence through the Holy Spirit
The Wilderness Journey = A Sanctification Process
Exodus 14-17; Numbers 11
The people of God commit the sin of grumbling.
what’s the big deal?
· It is contagious.
· It leads people to exaggerate.
· Grumbling leads to division among the people of God.
· It affects further sanctification.
· It hurts a person’s witness.
issues behind the issue
· They forgot what God had done.
· They were discontent with what God was doing.
Grumbling is a sign that we desire our kingdom to come more than we desire God’s kingdom to come.
Truth: God is always faithful to His character and to His people.
Solution steps
Do not excuse sinful behavior or attitudes—repent of them.
Trust that God knows what you are going through and has a plan.
Remember what God has already done for you—be grateful.
Today’s Takeaways:
1. A complaining/grumbling spirit is a serious character flaw.
2. People who have been redeemed are called to reflect the glory of God.
3. Christ’s death and resurrection is reason enough to be constantly grateful.
