How would a Christian know whether or not they are actually growing in their faith?
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How does one know?
- Thread starter Momto2kitties
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what a good question.
im tempted to say how does a child know they have grown in height (unless they have an unusual growth spurt) they dont notice thier own changes on a day by day timescale. but over the period of a year they can see they have changed. maybe its like that and you need to accept by faith that you will grow, then its just a case of seeing how much you grow by at a later date. thats my first thoughts on the matter but im not claiming thats the answer
im tempted to say how does a child know they have grown in height (unless they have an unusual growth spurt) they dont notice thier own changes on a day by day timescale. but over the period of a year they can see they have changed. maybe its like that and you need to accept by faith that you will grow, then its just a case of seeing how much you grow by at a later date. thats my first thoughts on the matter but im not claiming thats the answer
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ephraimanesti
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DEAR SISTER,
Given that a prime criteria for spiritual growth is increasing humility--the more you grow, the humbler you get; the humbler you get, the less you focus on yourself; the less you focus on yourself, the less you worry about your growth; the less you worry about your growth, the more you trust that the Holy Spirit within you is nurturing your growth according to God's will for you; the more you trust, the more you grow.
MUCH LOVE IN CHRIST,
ephraim
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wonderwaleye
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Dear Momto2kitties
You will know for sure when you commit your WHOLE life to GOD and GOD'S WILL. Then from that moment on you will seek GOD in all your decisions.
Once you do that GOD will know as HE can read your heart. HE will then ANOINT you with the HOLY SPIRIT. ( BORN AGAIN, SAVED ) ( as HE gives IT freely )
Before that happens you are lost!!! You will never see the KINGDOM of ALMIGHTY GOD!!!
It's like a light switch. You are either off or on.
You MUST be ANOINTED in order to carry out the MISSION GOD has for you. Until that time you WILL have an itch you CAN'T scratch!!!
ALWAYS REMEMBER:
X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there!!! O
( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven
You will know for sure when you commit your WHOLE life to GOD and GOD'S WILL. Then from that moment on you will seek GOD in all your decisions.
Once you do that GOD will know as HE can read your heart. HE will then ANOINT you with the HOLY SPIRIT. ( BORN AGAIN, SAVED ) ( as HE gives IT freely )
Before that happens you are lost!!! You will never see the KINGDOM of ALMIGHTY GOD!!!
It's like a light switch. You are either off or on.
You MUST be ANOINTED in order to carry out the MISSION GOD has for you. Until that time you WILL have an itch you CAN'T scratch!!!
ALWAYS REMEMBER:
X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there!!! O
( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven
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I think back to where I was in my faith a few months or a year ago (or sometimes even longer than that). Then I consider whether I'm in the same place or if I've moved ahead or gone backwards. Another way to find out is to talk with a close, mature Christian friend who will be honest with you and ask them what they think.
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Throughout the Bible, the analogy of "bearing fruit" is used to represent the Christian life. (Matthew 7, Mark 11, Luke 6, John 15): "A good tree produces good fruit" "You will recognize them by their fruit."
What are these "fruits"?
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control...
-- Galatians 5:22-23
A sure way to tell one's relationship to God is to observe if behavior and actions truely reflect that or not.
What are these "fruits"?
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control...
-- Galatians 5:22-23
A sure way to tell one's relationship to God is to observe if behavior and actions truely reflect that or not.
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Thanks everybody. I found the following especially helpful:
Thanks. That's definitely something I need to work on.
Thanks. That's definitely something I need to work on.
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well there will be sufering and adversitys, sometimes hardship, pain ,suffering, too.........God uses those things to shape us and form us into the likeness of his Son Jesus Christ.
It's in those time of hardships the things we learn and go through.If we draw near to God or drift away from him....theres so much tha is taught and the out come.
Just as the Holy Spirit convicts us when we sin and ask for forgivess and repeant...the Holy Spirit also lets us know when we are doing good.
By looking how your life has changed...bearing fruit. living a godly lifestyle and your understanding.You can tell your old self /carnal way has died and you live in the spirit.Your reactions and actions have changed, speaking, thinking, has changed too...
It's in those time of hardships the things we learn and go through.If we draw near to God or drift away from him....theres so much tha is taught and the out come.
Just as the Holy Spirit convicts us when we sin and ask for forgivess and repeant...the Holy Spirit also lets us know when we are doing good.
By looking how your life has changed...bearing fruit. living a godly lifestyle and your understanding.You can tell your old self /carnal way has died and you live in the spirit.Your reactions and actions have changed, speaking, thinking, has changed too...
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wonderwaleye
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Dear CHRISTIANS
I SURE HOPE YOU REALIZE THAT ALL THESE GOODY GOODY ACTIVITES DON'T MAKE A BIT OF DIFFERENCE IF YOU FAIL TO BECOME ANOINTED BY GOD!!!
YOU HAVE WASTED YOUR TIME AND TALENTS IN VAIN!!!
IT'S ALL OR NOTHING WITH GOD!!!
" THE COLD AND LUKEWARM I WILL SPEW THEE OUT OF MY MOUTH "
SO SAYS GOD'S WORD SO REMEMBER"
X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there!!! O
( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven
I SURE HOPE YOU REALIZE THAT ALL THESE GOODY GOODY ACTIVITES DON'T MAKE A BIT OF DIFFERENCE IF YOU FAIL TO BECOME ANOINTED BY GOD!!!
YOU HAVE WASTED YOUR TIME AND TALENTS IN VAIN!!!
IT'S ALL OR NOTHING WITH GOD!!!
" THE COLD AND LUKEWARM I WILL SPEW THEE OUT OF MY MOUTH "
SO SAYS GOD'S WORD SO REMEMBER"
X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there!!! O
( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven
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