Title When Faith Grows (July 24)
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When faith is ripe (July 24)
(Galatians 1:11-17)
When faith grows old
(Galatians 1:11-17)
It's very hot.(...) But all plants are growing in this heat.(...) Plants deeply rooted in the soil do not dry out. The hotter it is, the better it grows.(...)
A Christian is a living being. Living things must continue to grow. We must grow to the high heart of Christ, His high character. In order for a Christlike element to grow in our hearts, we must go through many trials and tribulations. However, once they have grown to the full stature of Christ, that faith is called mature faith. Faith at maturity is achieved through harmony between believing and knowing.
Humanity in life consists in realization.(...) If you keep realizing while listening to the Word, your faith will mature.(...) If you can act as much as you know, you are mature.(... ) Your faith will mature There are a few things that will change.
① The belief that “the Lord has called me” arises.
When a believer is mature, I think that God has called me. Because God has called me, I live according to the will of God.(...) God's call. If it is God's will, then there is no problem.(...) The mature faith that God has called me overcomes conflicts and dispels doubts.
② You will say, “Lord, do as you will.”
Paul was a man who severely persecuted the Church of God according to verse 13. Nevertheless, the Lord called. Even though there is such a great sin, I am so grateful that he called me. only grace. So, I have no choice but to say, “Please do as the will of the Lord.” (...) When you are mature, you will understand God’s will and obey it.
③ The belief that “everything is God’s grace” arises.
What I'm holding on to, I need to know that God has made me hold on to it. A believer is a person who receives the grace of God and lives. Grace is the bread of the saints. If you receive grace, you will receive everything. If there is grace, there is it.(...) A mature church member is a person who realizes that everything is God's grace.
When your faith matures, you are prepared to lose money for Jesus. You will have the courage to dedicate yourself to God. You are also ready to be persecuted. I'm not trying to be gracious, I'm trying to be gracious. Mature saints give strength to the church by voluntarily doing everything. Amen