How to become faithful (2) Questions / video / meditation.

Faithfulness to God is one of the greatest virtues we can acquire. But how can we grow in faithfulness? Here is the second study based on the second part of this powerful message, the video below. It is to be studied, meditated upon, and consumed without moderation. If these things are within us, our lives will be transformed.

Questions

1. Explain the concept of appetite, thirst, and its importance for growing in faithfulness. How does this appetite work in practice, in the explanation given?
2. What lesson do you draw from Charles Stanley's example regarding the appetite for spiritual virtues?
3. The virtues you develop will transform your life. Why and what impact will they have on you?
4. List ten benefits of spending time with God and the connection to faithfulness.
5. Remember the example of Bishop Oyedepo; how do you assess your level of faithfulness and how does that inspire you?
6. What is 6?^th point? Explain it.

   

7. How does he make us progress in faithfulness?
8. Comment on this statement, “When God asks you to do something uncomfortable, it’s usually because He wants to do something remarkable.” What lessons can you learn for your life?
9. Respond to this question about faithfulness in service: “God expects every believer to use his or her abilities for the glory of God, for the expansion of His Kingdom, for the growth of the Church, for the discipline of nations. This begins in your local church; what is your contribution to the expansion of God’s Kingdom through your church?”
10. What lesson do you draw from the pastor's personal experience of pain and obedience? What does it mean for this ministry?

Comment

1. When a child of God is crushed by life, beaten down by life, there are several things at play, including ignorance and/or rebellion. But it is never because it has to be that way.
2. When we justify our weaknesses, we can never create the desire to get rid of them.
3. There is too much distance between us and the truth.
4. There are deceptive desires. But there are also healthy desires.
5. We excel in the Christian life when we decide that we are going to go beyond everything we have been before.
6. Your life isn't extraordinary just because you pray. Your life isn't extraordinary just because you ask God. It becomes extraordinary because you implement in your life the virtues that God requires.