07/09/2024
A Christian's perspective plays a crucial role in his/her spiritual growth.
~~~Rev. Toluwalogo Agboola ~~~
First of all, a Christian is not someone who fulfils religious obligation. A Christian is someone who has received the life of Christ by faith in His finished work, that is, he/she has experienced the new(spiritual) birth.
Now that you know who a Christian is, the question is Are you a Christian?
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As a Christian, it is expedient that you know that being born again is just the beginning of your walk with God. You will be limited in so many ways if you don't grow in this new life you have in Christ. Your spiritual growth is a major factor that ascertains your all round growth. Your spiritual growth is non-negotiable. You need to grow.
But then, your perspective matters. The way you view things will determine your growth. Your perspective should never be short of the word of God.
People of the world view things based on feelings and experiences(either good or bad) but as sons of God, we view things from the lens of God's word. That is why when a serious challenge is looking us in the eye, we can laugh knowing fully well that the Bible says "... rejoice for I have overcome the world". That is spiritual maturity.
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To have your perspective shaped by the word of God, soak yourself in the word of God. This is not just a mere act of reading the Bible for intellectual knowledge. You study it with a burning desire to know more of the person of Christ. You can't genuinely spend time with God's word and not enjoy fellowship with Him. And as you fellowship with Him, your outlook to life begins to change. That is maturity.
Beloved,
Always bear in mind that your perspective as a Christian plays a crucial role in your spiritual growth. Let God's word shape your perspective.
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