Jul 21, 2019
The Bottom Line, Part 6
Spiritual Maturity
By Louie Marsh, 7-21-2019
Slides – last one Tony Robbins.
What It Is: Spiritual Maturity is a PROCESS.
18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV)
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if NASA is sending a rocket to the moon and it is only one degree off course at launch, it will only be 92 feet off course after a mile flight. No big deal. But at that rate, when it arrives to the moon . . . well, it won’t arrive at the moon. It will be 4,169 miles off course. If that rocket were intended to go to the nearest star and was one degree off course to start with, it would end up 441 billion miles off course by the time it was supposed to reach that star
17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 (ESV)
17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 (ESV)
Being Right With God Gives Me…
2) Peace Gives Me…
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 (ESV)
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (ESV)
18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18 (ESV)
3) Joy Gives Me…
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 (ESV)
How Do You Get It?
Reading the Bible & Meditating on what it teaches.
31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 (ESV)
16 But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray. Luke 5:16 (ESV)
Stewardship – wise use of everything God gives me - including time, talent and money
21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 (ESV)
Fellowship – sharing what you have in common with others
42 And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus. Acts 5:42 (ESV)
Spiritual Maturity Applies to EVERYONE, Is a PROCESS and Takes Lots of TIME.