Self-awareness is a vital ingredient for spiritual maturity. As we grow into greater Christ-likeness we become increasingly aware of the sin in our lives which still remains. This is a painful process, but it is also eternally rewarding.
Self-awareness is a vital ingredient for spiritual maturity. As we grow into greater Christ-likeness we become increasingly aware of the sin in our lives which still remains. This is a painful process, but it is also eternally rewarding.
In our self-centered culture, we are assured that in order to grow in love for others we must first learn to grow in love for ourselves. This may sound biblical, but there is one massive flaw.
Israel became enslaved by pagan nations because they mingled with them in compromise. And Israel mingled with pagan nations because they pitied them (Psalm 106:34-46). Unrighteous pity is the downfall of American Evangelicalism.
The vast majority of Americans are undoubtedly rich, especially when compared to the rest of the world. But what makes this nation so wealthy?
Christians, do not forget that Christ is not only our Savior, he is also our Lord. And this Lordship is not merely confined to the realm of our hearts. Jesus is the Lord of all things!
“Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it. Seal it for thy courts above.