Being Married To God (Clip)
Eric Gilmour teaches that being married to God means surrendering our own will to His, embodying true love by preferring God above all else.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering our will to God's will, drawing parallels between marriage as the loss of self in another and our relationship with God. It highlights the sacrificial nature of love, where we prioritize God above all else, even our closest relationships, to truly understand and follow Him.
Full Transcript
Maybe you're here tonight and your will continually trumps his will. Let me tell you right now, that's the opposite of marriage. Marriage is the loss of self in another, and when we're married to God, we give up our will to his will.
That's love. Love is, I prefer you above me. So when Jesus says crazy statements like this in Matthew 10, verse 37, he says, if any man loves father or mother more than me, they're not worthy of me.
Why? Because they don't even see who I am.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Nature of Marriage
- Marriage involves loss of self in another
- Our will must submit to the other's will
- This models our relationship with God
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II. Surrendering Our Will to God
- Our will often resists God's will
- True love means preferring God above self
- Surrender is essential to spiritual marriage
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III. The Cost of Loving God Above All
- Jesus' teaching on love in Matthew 10:37
- Loving others more than God is unworthy
- Recognizing who Jesus is changes our priorities
Key Quotes
“Marriage is the loss of self in another, and when we're married to God, we give up our will to his will.” — Eric Gilmour
“Love is, I prefer you above me.” — Eric Gilmour
“If any man loves father or mother more than me, they're not worthy of me.” — Eric Gilmour
Application Points
- Examine areas where your will resists God's and choose to surrender them.
- Prioritize your relationship with God above all other relationships.
- Practice loving God by preferring His will over your own desires daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be married to God?
Being married to God means fully surrendering your will to His and prioritizing Him above all else.
Why is surrender important in our relationship with God?
Surrender reflects true love and trust, allowing God's will to guide our lives instead of our own desires.
How does Jesus define love in this sermon?
Jesus defines love as preferring Him above even the closest human relationships.
What happens if we love others more than God?
According to Matthew 10:37, loving others more than God makes us unworthy of Him.