Title: Keeping on the straight and narrow
Speaker: Pastor Denis Murphy
Date: 19th January 2025
Location: Liverpool, UK
In this episode, the speaker uses a chili con-carne analogy to show how spiritual life needs balance—too much zeal or legalism makes it unpalatable. Drawing on Matthew 11:28–30 and various Old Testament passages, he explains that, like an experienced ox guiding a younger one, the Holy Spirit helps us stay steady, avoiding extremes of overcompensation or stubbornness.
Through Peter’s great catch (John 21) and the division under Rehoboam (1 Kings 12), we see that small adjustments—stepping a little closer to God’s pace—produce far greater fruit than erratic swings. The episode closes by highlighting the power of simple fellowship—breaking bread and serving one another—as the healthy rhythm for sustained spiritual growth.
Key Takeaways
- A balanced walk with Christ avoids extremes by staying yoked to the Spirit.
- Small, timely adjustments in obedience yield abundant spiritual fruit.
- Consistent fellowship and service (“breaking bread”) reinforce growth and unity.