Lecture on Tears as a Spiritual Language

Introduction

• Main Idea: Tears are the native language of a man's heart and spirit.
• Expression: Tears express what words cannot, both from the heart and the spirit.
• Purpose: Tears can communicate with God in ways words cannot; they are a spiritual expression.

Tears and Spirituality

• God's Understanding: Only God can understand the deep expression of tears.
• Satan's Manipulation: Satan can create tears that are not beneficial.
• Righteous Tears: God responds to the tears of the righteous, not all tears.

Biblical Examples

• Hezekiah's Tears: His tears were aligned with God's purpose, prompting God to spare his life.
• Moses and Israel's Tears: God responded to Moses' burden for Israel, not Israel's cries themselves.

Types of Tears

1. Tears of the Flesh:
   • Stem from carnal emotions like offense or complaints.
   • Not profitable spiritually or eternally.
2. Tears of the Soul:
   • Can touch the spiritual realm.
   • Important to manage emotions to cry unto God.
3. Tears of the Spirit:
   • Represent deep spiritual groaning that words cannot express.
   • These tears move God and angels.

Spiritual Maturity and Tears

• Spiritual Growth: Understanding how to direct tears can lead to spiritual growth.
• Purpose of Tears: Aligning tears with God's eternal purposes rather than earthly worries.
• Misguided Tears: Tears for worldly concerns don't reach God as tears for eternal purposes do.

Prayer and Tears

• Effectiveness: Tears can make prayers more effective, especially when aligned with God's will.
• Expression: A deep cry signifies a deeper connection with God beyond words.

Conclusion

• Ultimate Message: Seek to align tears with God’s eternal purposes.
• Call to Action: Embrace tears as a powerful spiritual tool, ensuring they are not wasted on fleshly concerns.

Key Verses and Reflections

• Isaiah 38:5: Example of Hezekiah's prayer and tears moving God.
• Psalms 126:5-6: Sowing in tears leads to reaping in joy.
• Job 16:20: Job's tears directed towards God despite scorn from friends.

Personal Reflection

• Self-Examination: Encourage personal assessment of what burdens your spirit and directs your tears.
• Encouragement: Harness tears for spiritual growth and alignment with divine purposes.