The
Pathway to Spiritual Growth
God want 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 important 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.
Be blessed and be a blessing!
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