SPF 286: Discerning Zeal - Two Things Passion Must be Rooted In

According to Noah Webster, Zeal is the Passionate ardor in the pursuit of any thing; it is an eagerness of desire to accomplish or obtain some object. Zeal that accomplishes good and godly things must be rooted in knowledge and be disciplined. Today we will throw off impulsive fervor and learn why knowledge is critical when living zealously for the Lord.  

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Zeal for God must be rooted in knowledge and discipline.

Francis Turretin 

Four reasons why our zeal must be rooted in knowledge:

1. That we may distinguish truth from falsehood, as there may be zeal for error and false doctrine as well as for that which is true; 
2. That we may understand the comparative importance of things, so as not to make much of what is little, and make little account of what is great; 
3. That we may prosecute and defend the truth in the right way, with prudence, firmness, fidelity, and meekness; 
4. That our zeal may have the right object, not our own interest and reputation, but the glory of God and the salvation of men. 

Discipline directs our passions back to God's will. We lay down our ways before God and direct our zeal through His will. 

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