Today we will be exploring the topic of holiness, and how cultivating a heart like God's means to be moved and motivated by the things that move and motivate him. This godly empathy is what separates God's people as a unique and set apart people. Yeshua stated it this way:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
Yeshua explains that in grieving for unrighteousness a blessing will result, as God will be near to comfort those who are passionate for righteousness.
This is not a sorrow for sorrow's sake, just to feel sad about how disobedient we have been, or to languish in the wayward practices of the world around us. No, this grief is a grief that should spur us to action, to be personally repentant and to intercede for others.
Below are some helpful timestamps of the main thoughts in today's episode:
01:57 Understanding the holiness of God and who he is
04:01 What God expects of us
05:58 Personal repentance over disobedience
06:51 Recognizing societal unrighteousness
09:40 Summary
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All music in todays episode: Brittle Rille by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3460-brittle-rille
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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MUSIC:
All music in today's episode: "Brittle Rille" by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3460-brittle-rille
