Growing Takes EFFORT

Knowing that God's power and promises make us holy, we can partner with God in confidence by making effort to grow in Christian character. God's commitment to us enables us to grow. Therefore, we can work with confidence to refine our character under the guiding work of the Holy Spirit. We can examine our character develop our faith, moral virtue, Christian knowledge, self-control, commitment to faith, reverence towards God, love for other Christians, and love for all. Working on these qualities makes us more powerful and effective in our Christian walk. Ignoring this development proves we are blind to the danger of sin, short-sighted in regards to what it took for Christ to get us here, and forgetful to the joy of salvation.