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"Are you growing, or just getting older?" *

I PETER 2:2; II PETER 3:18; ACTS 2O:32

 

* Definition of GROW:

"To increase in size, amount, or ability. To progress toward maturity. To flourish To thrive."


    NOTE: To take full advantage of this study you MUST read all scripture references given. Meditate on them and apply them in your daily life.

     

  1. THE PRIORITY (first things first) OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH
    ( Hebrews 6:1-2 )
    1. God put everything we need to grow, in the Church ( Ephesians 4:11-13 )
    2. Spiritual Growth & Development should be the number one priority of every child of God.
  2. THE PROCESS OR REQUIREMENT FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
    1. The human spirit -Our desire ( Romans 8:16 )
    2. The Word of God - Our guide ( Psalm 119:105 )
    3. The Holy Ghost - Our helper ( Romans 8:26 )
  3. THE PRECAUTIONS THAT RELATE TO SPIRITUAL GROWTH
    1. Guard against the flesh ( Romans 8:8, 12-13 )
    2. Guard against the wrong environments ( I Corinthians 15:33 )
    3. Guard against worldliness ( II Corinthians 6:19 - 7:1 )
    4. Guard against erroneous (wrong) doctrines ( Ephesians 4:14-15 )
    5. Guard against disunity (For contrast, see Ephesians 4:16 )
  4. THE PROMOTION OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH
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    1. Bathing in the Word ( Psalm 1:1-3 )
    2. Church attendance - Especially Bible Class
      ( Hebrews 10:25 )
    3. Prayer ( Luke 18:1; Colossians 4:2 )
    4. Fasting ( Isaiah 58:6 )
    5. Yielding to the Spirit ( Romans 6:19-22; 8:13 )
    6. Obedience to Leadership ( Jeremiah 3:15; Hebrews 13:17 )
  5. THE PREPARATION FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
    1. A heart that is receptive to the Word ( II Corinthians 3:16-18 )
    2. A diligent spirit ( II Peter 1:3-7 )
  6. THE PROMISE OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH ( II Peter 1:8 )
  7. THE PRODUCT OR RESULT OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH ( Galatians 5:22 )
     
R E M E M B E R !

MUCH PRAYER - MUCH POWER

LITTLE PRAYER - LITTLE POWER

NO PRAYER - NO POWER

DO NOT FORGET TO SMILE !


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