在基督里扎根(第二部分):在基督里成长

“在基督里扎根”第一部分,谈论了我们如何利用神的教诲面对外部世界。而这一部分,我们将介绍如何聚焦于内在修养。

精神修养需要我们创造出信仰可以茁壮成长的环境。关键元素包括愿意过圣洁的生活,积极实践真理,耐心等待启示,对基督和他的教会的信仰,对神的话语的默想,参与圣经讨论,和传播神的话语。

我们应该追求过圣洁的生活,避免做错事情,并去满足神的期望。此外,我们需要将神的教诲应用到生活中,而不仅仅是对它们有所了解。当我们持续应用神的话语时,我们对神的话语的理解会增长,正如使徒行传中的门徒所描绘的那样。理解经文需要耐心;即刻的满足感可能会阻止我们追求神的智慧。

坚定对基督和真教会的信仰。理解,除去怀疑,去学习和相信教义,对于我们精神成长至关重要。反思和默想神的话语,可以让我们深化理解,超越表面层次。参与关于神的教诲的讨论,可以进一步增强我们的知识,并帮助我们彼此学习。此外,向他人传播和分享神的话语,可以让我们更有效地内化,神对于我们的教导。

Spiritual growth is reflected in our prayers. We should focus on spiritual rather than physical matters, pray for others rather than just ourselves, seek God’s teachings instead of merely asking for His blessings, and strive to love God more rather than just seeking His love. In other words, we cannot just ask for blessings but not take commitments towards Him.  Such a shift in prayer focus represents the deepening of our faith roots, leading to a fruitful spiritual life.

Having an intimate relationship with God is good but not complete.  God also wants us to have a Godly relationship with people, our fellow brethren.  I invite you to join us on this journey of taking root and growing your with Christ and your fellow brethren by taking the first step in attending our Fall Evangelical Services and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC) from September 14 to 17,2023 at our church located as follows:

4N550 Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
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