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I was referring to people who think they
are growing spiritually who are actually hopping around from one radical idea
to another, rather than maturing in the true faith. iz From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want radical
change you could become a Bhuddist, a Moslem, or take on some radical new
doctrine that is out of line with Christ. True spiritual growth is
slow ................. I have no idea why you are making this
point. The "speed" of change and the radical
nature of change are two very unrelated concepts. Sorry that you think
Buddism has a lock on radical change. Acts chapter one picture a anpsotleship still concerned with
rankings. Their move away from such immaturity was, indeed, radical.
Jd
This is true regarding the lost vs the
saved; the unregenerate vs the regenerate. After receiving the Holy
Spirit, it is simply a matter of growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus
Christ. Growing up into maturity, holiness, and dropping off remnants of
the world, the flesh, and the devil as we grow. If you want radical change you could
become a Bhuddist, a Moslem, or take on some radical new doctrine that is out
of line with Christ. True spiritual growth is slow,
just as is physical growth, and cannot be seen from day to day any more than
the growth of a child. When you look back ten years later, yes, the effect is
unmistakable. izzy From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote: Righteous growth
is evidenced in change ----------- radical change as an end
result. If you are where you were ten years ago
-- at all levels -- you are not connected to the Living
Christ as you should be. You may have pledged your allegiance to
Him. You may have benefited
from His reconciliation. But a connection to His personality, His
heart, His way of thinking has not been your walk. Not all change is
good, of course. But a walk with Him without radical changes in the
way we think (including doctrine) and act (the way we express the love of
Jesus) is simply
impossible. JD ============================================================================= It is my
unbiased opinion that this is true. |
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