Sermon May 6, 2007 Hebrews 5.11-6.3 How to Press on to Maturity
Hebrews 5.11-6.3 How to Press on to Maturity
The problem of immaturity: becoming dull [5.11-14]
A definition of maturity: discernment [5.14]
An illustration of maturity: making right choices [11.24-27]
The pursuit of maturity: pressing on [6.1-3]
How do I press on so as to become spiritually mature?
1. Daily meditate upon the Word of God [4.12]
Do I have a plan for regular, systematic reading of the Scriptures?
2. Daily live in the fear of God [4.13]
Do I make choices in life knowing that God knows everything I’m thinking?
3. Daily live by faith in the Son of God [4.14-15]
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Am I consciously drawing spiritual strength from my Savior Jesus Christ?
4. Daily go before the throne of God [4.16]
Do I spend time each day in prayer with Jesus?
5. Daily live a life of obedience to God [5.8-9]
Is it becoming easier or harder to say YES to God’s will?
6. Daily be active in the ministry of God [6.10]
Do I live more for myself or for others?
7. Daily embrace the promises of God [6.11-12]
Am I anticipating bad things or good things to happen to me?
John Olson
