6 Steps to Spiritual Fruitfulness
CONFESS ANY SIN IN YOUR LIFE
CRITICALLY AND HONESTLY EXAMINE YOUR LIFE
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We need to identify the worldly weeds in our lives that are choking our fruitfulness. We must not let the cares of this world or the deceitfulness of riches choke us spiritually, causing us to forget our Savior’s Word and quench God’s Spirit who dwells within us. We must identify the distractions in our life that interfere with our spiritual growth and service. We must remember that we are servants, eliminating anything that would keep us from serving God will all of our heart and soul We need to take diligent heed to love the LORD our God, walk in all His ways, cleave to Him, and serve Him with all our hearts and souls (Joshua 22:5). 3 REPENT OF ANY ROUTINE OR HABITUAL SINS IN YOUR LIFE, AND REMOVE THEM Confession of sin should naturally lead to genuine repentance from sin. When will agree that our words and ways are sinful and grieve our loving Father, it should break our hearts and make us want to change. We should want to turn from our sin and abandon anything that poisons our relationship with our creator and redeemer.
Confession is just admitting the sinful truth about ourselves to the omniscient God who already knows. But confession begins in the heart. It begins with God’s Word and Spirit revealing your sin to you, and being humble enough to agree with God.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
DITCH THE DOUBTFUL
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Ultimately it is better to sacrifice things that might be permissible than to do something you think may be wrong. Unless you are fully convinced that something is acceptable, it is wrong for you to do. As the old saying goes, “If it is doubtful, it is dirty.” If you want to do something, but have doubts about it, then study it out. Study God’s Word, pray about it, and seek godly counsel. But do not do it unless you are fully convinced that it is acceptable.
If you identify any weeds or distractions in your life that hinder your service for God or your relationship with Him, then you need to remove them.
The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God.
FILTER YOUR FRIENDS
DIMINISH DISTRACTIONS
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Identify any areas in your life where you often invest excessive time, energy, or attention. These things may not be bad or sinful in of themselves, but they can become idols if you love them more than God. Even good things can be bad if they keep you from doing what is best. Hobbies, sports, and entertainment often fall into this category. They may be good in moderation but can be overdone. Even family, friends, and work can interfere with your fruitfulness. You do not have to cut these things out of your life entirely, but you may need to trim some of them back.
You become like those you spend time with. Are your friends helping you grow spiritually or hindering you?
What are your friends like? Do they love God or the world? Do they talk about spiritual things or the things of the world? Do they want to please God or their peers? Are they seeking spiritual fruit or worldly pleasure?
Christians who really want to please and glorify God should be grateful to have harmful influences removed from their lives (John 15:8). At times, even good things may need to be removed to make room for better and best. This process, of course, should be conducted in harmony with the Spirit of God. You should pray for guidance as you search God’s Word, seeking His will. Mission n PASTOR MATTHEW The mission of Lifeline TNT Ministries is to passionately save and deliver souls for God’s glory. LifelineTNT isn’t just a ministry, we are truly a family that is filled with love, power, favor, and transformation.
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