Spiritual Growth

We are to willingly come under God's discipline and learn what He wants to teach us. This includes several things on my part:

1. Silent reflection on what God wants (i.e., His commandments, guidelines).
2. Repentant humility --- owning my own brokenness.
3. Self-control in the face of adversity or temptation.
4. Confident patience in God to bring about loving lessons through my life experience.

God's people don't grow because they are God's people. Rather we grow because of our response to God and His ways.