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Old 09-18-2015, 12:02 AM   #380
04ctd
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Default Devotion: Retarded Spiritual Progress

RETARDED SPIRITUAL PROGRESS


I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. I will delight myself in thy statues. I will not forget thy word. (Psalm 119:15-16)

Probably the most widespread and persistent problem to be found among Christians is the problem of retarded spiritual progress. Why, after years of Christian profession, do so many persons find themselves no farther along than when they first believed?

The causes of retarded growth are many. It would not be accurate to ascribe the trouble to on single fault. One there is however, which is so universal that it may easily be the main cause; failure to give time to the cultivation of the knowledge of God

The Christian is strong and weak depending upon how closely he has cultivated the knowledge of God

Progress in the Christian life is exactly equal to the growing knowledge we gain of the Triune God in personal experience. And such experience requires a whole life devoted to it and plenty of time spent at the holy task of cultivating God. God can be known satisfactorily only as we devote time to Him.

In a busy life, Lord, itÔÇÖs so easy to neglect the important time we need to cultivate our knowledge of You. I devote myself to furthering my spiritual progress by seeking knowledge of You. Amen
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1 Timothy 3:16
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory.
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