SLM: 3. DCC

The Priorities of Spiritual Growth

What is it that God wants you to do?

Rom 7:24 vs 1 Cor 11:1

When the Bible speaks of the actions of God, the normal term used is righteousness.

If a Christian is to reflect/mirror the glory of God and the holiness of God, the only way we can do that is by doing that (activity)

We must be in Christ and Christ in us before we can manifest Christ to the outside world

The primary way within the Christian life by which we live up to our calling as image bearers of God is through the practice of righteousness.

How do we put this practice into practice?

Not by being spiritual, religious, or moral

John 14:15; Matthew 5:20

True righteousness is defined by the character of God, which we are to immulate. Righteousness means obedience to God’s commandments.

We prioritize the commandments of Christ to focus on what Christ is really concerned about.

Mt 6:33

This is the will of God.