The Pathway to Spiritual Growth

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”  2 Peter 3:18

“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”  Romans 12:1-2

In Christian circles there is a lot of chatter about “spiritual growth.” But what does that really mean? How can you gauge what that is? What can you do to ensure growth?

Obviously these questions are not going to be sufficiently answered today, but let them stir your thinking at this point and hopefully set the course for some solid, well-thought-out responses on your part. Let’s focus on one question: What promotes growth and helps to develop the spiritual element of your life?   

Probably a part of your answer had something to do with “reading the Word of God.” But why is that so important? Here’s why. We are “tuned” to the voice of the world around us. Our eyes and ears are constantly bombarded with the sights and sounds of the world as it “sells” us the world system.

The world system is totally opposed to the principles and laws of the Kingdom of God. Which will we follow? Most often we will follow the one we focus on the most. Is my greatest input the world or the Word? When it’s the Word, I know my Shepherd’s voice and follow Him.

The condition of an enlightened mind is a surrendered heart.