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Growing in Knowledge and Grace (part 1)

9/30/2018

 
This statement of Peter in 2 Peter 3:18 marks out the course for us, as it sets the goal for our life in Christ.  The first part of the statement is the expectation to grow.  That growth can be evaluated in many ways. Spiritual growth is purposed.  It is the fruit of spiritual perspiration.  Just as in any area of life, growth only occurs when effort, energy, and purpose all unite for a common cause; the result is growth.  For example, if the goal is to be a mediocre follower, all it takes is showing up on most Sundays.  It’s that simple.  Unfortunately, your life will lack the power God desires, as well as the fire of passion which is indicative of a sold out believer.  To grow involves study, prayer, dedication, meditation on the word of God, and application.  If you give yourself to these disciplines-you will grow.  Where there is no growth, there is decay.  The middle ground of “hovering” does not exist in the Christian life; either we are growing or we are dying.  The distinguishing factor which dictates which direction we go is determined by our selfishness, or our selflessness.  Selfishness restricts and limits the degree in which we allow God to influence our lives.  How much we listen to, and follow the direction of the Holy Spirit.  Failure in these two areas will surely result in a person who considers themselves a follower of Jesus; unfortunately, Jesus would not agree.  In Matthew 7:23 he called people with this mentality “workers of iniquity” which translates “you imposters.”  He continues by determining their fate, “depart from me, I never knew you.”  Why would this be?  All of Jesus went to the cross for us.  All of Jesus died on the cross for us.  Therefore he desires followers who are all sold out and gladly follow him.  Continued next week.  Blessings.

~Lamar

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