The 2nd Mile Podcast

When Your Spiritual Growth Seems Stunted

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As believers, we should be in a state of spiritual growth, but too often, we seem to be stuck in the same place.  If there is a true profession of faith, there should be a true progression of faith.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of selecting that next spiritual discipline to make intentional progress in following Jesus.

Getting Honest (You're Not There Yet)

  • If there is a true profession of faith, there should be a true progression of faith.
  • Spiritual disciplines are not meant to make you more liked by Jesus but to make you more like Jesus.
  • The Path of Holiness:
    • Justification – the declaration of holiness
    • Sanctification – the process of holiness
    • Glorification – the completion of holiness
    • The proof that we are neglecting sanctification is the lack of holiness present in our lives.

      • Making Progress (But You Should Be Getting There)

      • If your goal is anything other than godliness, then your spiritual disciplines will be more like drudgery than delight.
      • 1 Tim. 4:6-10
      • No discipline is more important than regular Bible study because it encourages every other worthwhile spiritual pursuit.

        • Getting Specific (By Taking the Next Step)

        • True disciples discipline themselves.
        • Imagine the health of one’s soul if he or she spent as much time developing it as he or she spent on the body.
        • Can you think of one spiritual hero that doesn’t prioritize at least one spiritual discipline?
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