Review Of Last Week

1. I must

to spiritually grow.

✓ A hard path =

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What It Takes to Spiritually Grow (continued)

2. I must

to grow.

✓ I am as close to God as I want to be.

(Luke 8:6) TLB Other seed fell on shallow soil with rock beneath. This seed began to grow, but soon withered and died for lack of moisture.

(Luke 8:13) GW Some people are like seeds on rocky soil. They welcome the word with joy whenever they hear it, but they don’t develop any roots. They believe for a while, but when their faith is tested, they abandon it.

✓ Shallow soil =

(1 Timothy 4:7) GN But keep away from those godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training for a godly life.

(1 Timothy 4:7) MSG Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever.

Four Commitments For Spiritual Growth**
• Connect with

(Weekend Services)
• Connect with

Reveal Answer

(Small Groups)
• Fulfill my

Reveal Answer

(Growth Track)
•

Reveal Answer

others (Dream Team)

Four Values of Spiritual Maturity
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•

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Reveal Answer

•

Reveal Answer

If you want an above average spiritual life, then you must make above average spiritual commitments.

3. I must

.

(Luke 8:7) NCV Some seed fell among thorny weeds, but the weeds grew up with it and choked the good plants.

(Luke 8:14) NLT The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.

✓ The soil with weeds =

After knowing Jesus, the most important objective of my life is spiritual growth.

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