The Big Idea: Life-long growth requires both supernatural help from God and concentrated personal effort.
2 Peter 1:3-11
5 Myths About Spiritual Growth: 1. Spiritual growth is automatic over time • TRUTH: Spiritual growth requires tremendous EFFORT
Spiritual growth is not for everybody. TRUTH: God’s POWER is available to everyone.
Spiritual growth is natural to some people and not to others. TRUTH: The key is God’s NATURE, not ours.
Spiritual growth is an accomplishment. TRUTH: Spiritual growth is an ONGOING PROCESS.
The question is not, “Have I ARRIVED?” The question is, “Am I GROWING?”