What is it that helps a person become a fully devoted follower of Christ? That is the question Trinity Church is looking at with our current spiritual life survey. According to the results from other churches that have already participated in this survey, the Word of God is central to that process. This fact should not catch us by surprise.
Psalm 119:9 says, “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.” (ESV) As followers of Jesus Chris it is absolutely essential that we become people who not only read the Bible, but take the time to meditate on Scripture and what God is saying to us. We must internalize the truth in order to be transformed by it. The Bible is all about transformation not simply more information.
The centrality of Scripture in the transformation process is the reason I believe every follower of Christ should be able to verbalize a recent truth from Scripture that God has revealed to them. The question that I ask is what is God teaching me?
So as you consider all the things that you could do with your time, why not consider what God might have to show you in His Word? Ask yourself what God is showing you. Allow the truth of Scripture to transform your thoughts, attitudes, and opinions. Spending time reflecting on Scripture is critically important to growing in Christ likeness.
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