Stubborn Sheep Under Conviction Bite (Clip)
William Henderson teaches that stubbornness under conviction often leads to fault-finding instead of yielding to God's truth, illustrating the natural resistance believers may face in spiritual growth.
This sermon discusses the challenges of shepherding work, focusing on stubborn sheep who resist conviction by resorting to fault-finding instead of yielding to truth. The speaker highlights a couple they have been working with for two years who have reached a point of resistance to yielding and submitting. It is noted that it is common for sheep to enter a fault-finding mode to justify not moving forward.
Full Transcript
Work a lot of you're involved with shepherding work Stubborn sheep under conviction will bite I'm glad some of you are laughing Rather than yielding to truth some will resort to fault finding we're finding this right now with a couple We've been working with two years They've gone pretty far But now they're a point where they don't want to yield and submit it is natural for sheep to go into a fault finding mode To justify not going on so just expect that
Sermon Outline
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- The nature of stubbornness in believers
- How conviction can lead to resistance
- Examples from shepherding and spiritual care
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- The tendency to fault-find as a defense
- Recognizing this behavior in others and ourselves
- The importance of yielding to truth
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- Practical steps to overcome stubbornness
- Encouragement to submit to God's leading
- The role of shepherding in spiritual growth
Key Quotes
“Stubborn sheep under conviction will bite.” — William Henderson
“Rather than yielding to truth some will resort to fault finding.” — William Henderson
“It is natural for sheep to go into a fault finding mode to justify not going on.” — William Henderson
Application Points
- Be aware of your own resistance to spiritual correction and choose to yield to God's truth.
- Avoid fault-finding as a way to justify disobedience or stagnation in your faith.
- Seek and accept shepherding to help overcome stubbornness and grow spiritually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a stubborn sheep under conviction?
It refers to believers who resist God's truth and instead find faults to justify not submitting to spiritual correction.
Why do people resort to fault-finding when convicted?
Fault-finding is a natural defense mechanism to avoid change or submission to uncomfortable truths.
How can one overcome stubbornness in their spiritual walk?
By recognizing the resistance, choosing to yield to God's truth, and seeking guidance through spiritual mentorship.
What role does shepherding play in dealing with stubbornness?
Shepherding provides patient guidance and correction to help believers grow despite their resistance.