Accepting Christ is the beginning of a life-long journey of sanctification - being made more Christ-like every day. What does a maturing Christian look like? Today we're looking at 4 traits that a strong believer in Christ should have.
SCRIPTURE
1 Timothy 4:6-16 ESV
If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
NOTES
1. Trained for godliness
2. Set a good example
3. Use your gifts
4. Persist in practice
Response: We commit to living as called!
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Read Romans 12:9-21. List the marks of a true Christian.
2. Share with someone who you have looked up to as an example to follow and why.
3. Read Ephesians 5:1-2. How can you be an example to others in love?
4. In what ways do you evaluate your relationship with God?
5. What do you find difficult as you persist in following Jesus?
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