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26 C h r i s t i a n M a t u r i t yseems an impossible task to produce a harvest. The fact remainsthat good seed will always produce if it is given right conditions.The greatest enemy of the seed of godlikeness in man isSatan. He is the enemy of any likeness or reflection of God inthe world. He designed the temptation which caused man to fallfrom his original purpose. He directs a world strategy whichattempts to keep unsaved men from the gospel. He plans furtherto keep the Christian from growing in the likeness of JesusChrist—the goal of Christian maturity.Application18 Jesus told a story in Luke 8:4–15 which relates to seed andgrowth. Please see how many things you can find in this passagewhich prevented seed from growing.................................................................................................................................................................................................................Do you think any of the things mentioned in our answer tothe preceding question are symbols of things or situations thatare keeping you from spiritual growth?
G o d l y D e s i r e s f o r G r o w t h 27Application19 God has provided us with a number of resources that willhelp make our lives dynamic. These resources may be describedas gifts, talents, opportunities, etc. Please evaluate yourself as tohow well you are using the following resources to help you growspiritually (see illustration):STUDY OF GOD’S WORDPRAYERRESOURCE MUCH SOME NONEATTENDING WORSHIP SERVICESFELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER BELIEVERSYOUR INBORN DESIRE FOR GROWTHYOUR OBEDIENCE TO GODDo not read further until you have completed the abovepersonal evaluation exercise. Now, pray that the Holy Spirit willhelp you to mature through diligent use of these resources forspiritual growth.To truly glorify the Father in our spiritual life, we must accept thegoal of true Christian maturity in our lives. We must decide to reachthis goal with the strength and determination of a team attempting toscore against their opponent. We cannot accept second best.Application20 An important verse for us is 2 Peter 3:18. Read this Scripturethen fill in the missing words. But grow in the......................... and............................ of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be......................................................... both now and forever! Amen.Let us desire the full Christian maturity which can be oursthrough the grace of God. And may this Christian service courseenable us to help others grow in the likeness of Christ.
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