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Motivation

Measurements of Spiritual Growth

Spiritual growth is measured in two main ways – motivation and action. Action is a literal external behavioral change - the evidence of the motivation. This is what James calls works. It is a change that can be perceived and observed in our daily lives. All motivation and actions are triggered by our thoughts – by our way of thinking.  This brings to mind the process of God’s thinking becoming a part of our thinking which is often hampered by our failure to comprehend the huge gulf that … [Read more...] about Measurements of Spiritual Growth

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What is Your Motivator?

There is a poignant proverb most know well: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”  A common meaning of this proverb is that an individual may have the intention to undertake good actions but nevertheless fail to act.  This inaction may be due to procrastination, laziness, or other subversive vices.  As such, the saying is an admonishment that a good intention is meaningless unless acted upon.  Another interpretation of the saying is that wrongdoings or evil … [Read more...] about What is Your Motivator?

Ways to Measure Spiritual Growth

As followers of God, we have chosen to grow in the knowledge and grace of Jesus Christ. There are two main ways for us to measure our spiritual growth – motivation and action. Motivation is the internal desire to grow, to change, to accept God’s perspectives and motivations in all aspects of our lives.  Action is a literal external behavioral change - the evidence of that motivation. It is a change that can be perceived and observed in our daily lives. All motivation and actions are … [Read more...] about Ways to Measure Spiritual Growth

The Purpose of Righteousness

Even within Christian churches that look fairly homogeneous doctrinally-speaking, we can find diverse attitudes. For example, there are currents of more liberal or fundamentalist approaches to religious practice.  One such current that can be problematic within churches is self-rightness.  I don’t mean the arrogant presumption that one is perfect. I mean the tendency to let “righteousness” become an idol. It’s an easy trap for any of us to fall into so we need to examine our motives … [Read more...] about The Purpose of Righteousness