There are stages of progress in God. One absolute is to abide in the vine. "John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (KJV) Scriptures referenced: Scriptures referenced “Joh 16:7  Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Luk 23:43  And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. Pro 3:7  Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Pro 3:8  It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. Pro 4:20  My son, attend to my words; . . . Pro 4:22  For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Num 23:19  God is not a man, that he should lie; . . .” (KJV) Joh 16:13  Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, Heb 13:5  . . . for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 1Th 5:18  In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.