God wants His children to be the image of
Christ but we do not grow in our faith unless we take action.
First, we are responsible for renewing our
mind (Romans 12:2). Though God saves us and gives us a new spirit. He does not
give us a new brain. Our minds have many trenches that have been dug or worn by
rebellion, self-focus, or habit. That is why it is import to meditate on the
Bible, which expresses the thoughts of God. Meditation is more than reading –
it involves thinking about what the words mean and then applying truth. There’s
no way to grow spiritually without absorbing Scripture into our thinking.
A second step toward Christian maturity is
being ready to admit and assume responsibility for failure. When we deny our
sins, we delay spiritual growth, but as we learn to confess wrongdoing, the
opposite happens – growth is inevitable.
The third step naturally follows the
second: after confession should come repentance. This is more than a mere
acknowledgement of wrongdoing or a promise to try harder. Repentance means that
we commit to make an about-face and head in the opposite direction from our
sin.
Our Father’s goal is for all believers to
continually make progress toward Christlikeness. With these steps, you’ll develop
in that direction. And the most important consequence is that your relationship
with God will deepen.
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