Preparing for growthOr being successful with Christ

Hebrews 6:1So let us stop going over the basics of Christianity again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start all over again with the importance of turning away from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.

Growth is automatic Growth comes with experience Growth is a result of age Growth comes with information

Assumptions about growth

Growth takes time

Hebrews 12:10-11For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline is always right and good for us because it means we will share in his holiness. No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it is painful! But afterward there will be a quiet harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.

Facts about growth

Growth takes effort

1 Timothy 4:13-16Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecies spoken to you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right, and God will save you and those who hear you.

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Growth means change

Genesis 12:1-4 (NLT)Then the LORD told Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. I will cause you to become the father of a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and I will make you a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”So Abram departed as the LORD had instructed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.

Facts about growth

Growth Takes Help.◦ From others

Ephesians 4:16Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

◦ From GodRomans 12:2 (NLT)Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.

Facts about growth

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Growth tips

Prayer, Study, Fasting, Worshipping, Confessing, Silence, Service ???

Establish growth habits