Protecting Your Heart | Bill Johnson

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In this sermon, Bill Johnson discusses the importance of maintaining spiritual and emotional health by carefully managing influences and relationships, especially during challenging times. He begins with an analogy involving a lamb's tail, emphasizing how isolation from life-giving sources can lead to decay and poison. Johnson highlights that believers are responsible for their "gardens"-their hearts and minds-and must sometimes impose restrictions on activities and associations to stay spiritually strong.
He stresses the value of focused simplicity, using the biblical principle of having a "single eye" to illustrate how a clear, singular focus on God brings light and life. He explains that during fragile seasons, it is wise to limit exposure to negative influences and instead seek positive, life-giving fellowship. Johnson shares practical advice on choosing uplifting company and activities, suggesting that joy and humor are significant sources of strength.
He warns against the subtle dangers of negative influences, even from well-meaning people, and the importance of setting high standards for what we allow into our lives. Johnson underscores that while it’s essential to be in the "heat of the battle" in ministry, there are times when withdrawing for self-care is necessary and wise.
Finally, he encourages believers to recognize their moments of weakness and strength, seek supportive and joyful fellowship, and continually offer sacrifices of praise and good works. This balanced approach helps maintain spiritual vitality and protect against the detrimental effects of negative influences.

[@Charity-vm4bt]

Profound teaching with much practical advice.

[@NormHem-qv9ou]

Bill, I appreciate your wisdom and transparency

[@matsswede]

Can i ask you wy is it that som many preachers and singer believe money is a blessing from God ? Some of them have become very rich and they get away with it. The bible make it very clear that we shall not gather silver and gold . No one is touching the subject ? WY ?

[@natascha7060]

Can you share ,where's this verse?

[@matsswede]

Matheu 6:19-24

[@natascha7060]

​@@matsswedethank you for sharing it. But my friend, be careful to interpret every one of God's words by knowing whole the Bible. This verse means ,do whatever you do for the glory and the kingdom of God that is the only eternal kingdom. Love money more than God is an idol, but money is a currency in this world .so God desire to bless his trustworthy children financially in order to expand his kingdom on the earth through them. The church needs money to be able to help the poor, homeless, widows, prisoners, and to set captives free. God hates when his church worship money or any other things as an idol instead of him ,but he likes when his children prioritize his kingdom with the wealth that he blessed them. God desire the abundance life for whole of our life's dimensions; emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, business, financially, friendships, family, marriage, parenting and etc. Many blessings

[@matsswede]

@@natascha7060 How much money go to reach the lost and poor ?

[@natascha7060]

@@matsswede Just Jesus Christ knows how much exactly, because he has provided that money for his church through his miraculous ways. He just wants our loaves of bread and fish to multiply them beyond our imagination. Blessings