✝️ Set you mind on things above - (Identity 101 - No 6) - Dan Mohler

✝️ https://armsoflove.africa 🙏🙏 Please consider supporting the charity run by this channel. ✝️Lighthouse Church, Oxford, AL | Friday August 23, 2024 ✝️ Link to full teaching: https://youtu.be/YrlsSwXsWz4 ✝️Link to a document with an in-depth summary of the sermon: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N1aDB_rlRdhVwJzp0uw02sI0Vpp9JLPc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100014348290897773820&rtpof=true&sd=true ✝️ Link to a folder containing in-depth summaries of Pastor Dan's sermons: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1niLSRTC4ojijC3S7woB-ZAuzVom8GUf_?usp=sharing ✝️ Subtitles: Please follow the link below and see how you can have subtitles on any video on YOU-TUBE in just about any language in the world. https://youtu.be/hy-J7y1JYhs #danmohler #dan mohler #DanMohler #danmohlerjr Spiritual Focus 🙏How can I set my mind on things above? Focus on spiritual matters and your identity as being "raised with Christ", rather than earthly concerns, recognizing that your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 🌟What does it mean to live as a "light" in the world? Live as harmless, innocent children without fault, shining forth as a light by holding forth the Word of Life and being living examples of Christ's indwelling presence. Love and Compassion ❤️How can I follow Jesus' love in challenging situations? Choose to follow Jesus' selfless love rather than your own life under death, even when it seems impossible, because it's His love working through you. 😢How should I pray for those who have wronged me? When praying alone, weep for those who wronged you as you would for yourself, recognizing that the offender is the one who is truly blind and in trouble. Faith and Action 🚶‍♂️How can I live by faith and follow Jesus practically? Embrace Jesus' invitation to "follow me" and believe that "the things I do you'll do", trusting in His empowerment despite the devil's attempts to discourage you. 🔄How can I overcome the devil's lies about my ability to follow Christ? Consistently remind yourself of Jesus' words and promises, focusing on the truth that you can live by faith and follow Him, rather than believing the devil's discouraging lies. True discipleship involves embodying love and selflessness, recognizing our identity in Christ, and living purposefully to reflect His essence in a flawed world. 🌟 00:00 Set your mind on heavenly things, recognizing that your true life is now hidden with Christ, reflecting a deep relationship beyond mere salvation. 🌟 01:40 Live as Christ's examples by embodying love and shining brightly in a flawed world through true discipleship. Expand 💡 03:46 Embrace love and purpose instead of self-pity, recognizing that true strength comes from overcoming challenges, just as Jesus did despite his innocence. ❤️ 04:39 God values our true identity and potential, willingly sacrificing Himself to restore us to His image and purpose. 😢 05:48 Jesus exemplifies unwavering love and perseverance despite betrayal and suffering, never succumbing to despair or resentment. 💡 07:31 Embracing love and selflessness allows one to reflect Jesus' essence, transcending personal struggles and fears. 😢 08:51 Care for others and seek to understand their struggles rather than focusing on personal grievances, as true compassion leads to healing and forgiveness. ❤️ 09:53 Choose between seeking personal gain or surrendering to live for God's purpose.