Hear Me Out, Part 4

Shawn McCraney teaches that all people are saved from sin and death and granted resurrected spiritual bodies through the completed work of Jesus Christ, but those who actively choose a relationship with God in spirit and truth experience a profound and transformative difference in their lives, characterized by love, faith, and humility. He emphasizes that these individuals, found across all religions and walks of life, align with God's purpose and are recognized by their genuine pursuit of God's ways over their own, as they embody the essence of being God's children.

To mature spiritually as Sons and Daughters of God, believers must move beyond mere conversion and embrace the process of becoming through faith and Agape love, which involves enduring trials and maintaining dedication to God despite worldly challenges. This maturation allows believers, initially considered babes in faith, to fully utilize the power of spiritual sonship and ultimately bear the fruit reflective of God's love.

Shawn teaches that God uses chastening and suffering as a means to help His children grow, comparing this to the way earthly fathers correct their children out of love; this process is exclusive to those who choose to have a relationship with God, distinguishing them from those who are merely saved by His grace. Furthermore, these individuals stand out by their humility and selflessness, seeking God in Spirit and Truth across various backgrounds, and they embody God's purpose by loving genuinely and reflecting His light in the world, regardless of their specific religious affiliations.

Sons and Daughters of God are distinguished by their spiritual maturity and capacity to bear fruit, specifically Agape love, achieved through a process that transcends initial conversion by embracing Christ. This progression involves enduring God's chastening and is characterized by an honest desire to have God and Jesus as Lord in one's life, marking them as true heirs of God and allowing them to become His children in a meaningful and transformative way.

Followers of God, referred to as His sons and daughters, embrace the suffering of worldly injustices, enemies, and impoverishments to bear spiritual fruit, living a life of love and humility like Jesus. This process of suffering and chastening, as likened to God's correction, distinguishes them as heirs in God's family, transforming them into individuals who prioritize divine will over worldly desires.

Shawn emphasizes the importance of moving beyond basic Christian principles towards a mature practice of the "Royal Law" of love, highlighting that true sons and daughters of God differ from His other creations by rejecting denominational divisions and embracing love and acceptance. He underscores that mature believers shine as lights in the world, offering blameless and harmonious living amidst societal chaos, even though their contributions might be unrecognized by the world.

The teaching emphasizes the love of God in calling believers His children, motivating them to engage with others, particularly those practicing Mormonism, with compassion and the intent to share the truth of the Good News through faith in Jesus. It aims to inform, emancipate from bondage, and support the spiritual journey of all individuals toward becoming sons and daughters of God.