“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.
Do what it says.” James 1:22
Growing in Christ involves far more than just attending
church, tithing, and listening to a sermon. In fact, many believers do these
yet remain stagnant in their walk. There are two elements necessary for us to
become more like Jesus: instruction and involvement.
The first of these, learning truth, is vital to a healthy
walk with God. The Lord proved the importance of instruction by devoting much
of His time on earth to it. The apostle Paul is another example, as he wrote
letters to educate Christians about godliness.
How can we gain knowledge and understanding? One of the
most important and effective ways is to read the Bible. Scripture instructs us
that just as newborns crave milk, we are to desire His Word so that we might
grow.
Listening only to the truth does not mean that we've
acquired it. Many people might actually love attending Bible studies and
expanding their knowledge of the truth, but their lives remain unchanged. We
have to apply the Word to our lives. Growth requires more than merely acquiring
information. It also requires action: "For just as the body without the
spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead" (James 2:26).
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http://goodeyeconcepts.blogspot.com/2012/04/approaching-truth.html
http://goodeyeconcepts.blogspot.com/2012/04/truth-for-growth.html
http://goodeyeconcepts.blogspot.com/2012/04/grace-and-truth.html
http://goodeyeconcepts.blogspot.com/2012/04/truth-by-design.html
http://goodeyeconcepts.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-is-truth.html
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