the heart is what matters
I'm convinced that true discipleship is becoming more and more like Jesus [and most of us would probably agree with that].
But I'm also convinced of this: we miss the deeper level of discipleship that actually counts. Here is what I mean.
How often do we focus on changing someone's actions instead of focusing on the end result of heart change?
How many people do you know that struggle with the same things over and over because because they are only focus on not exploding with their temper or not spending money they don't have or not judging people.
Actions tend to be temporary and maybe are even forced if the heart is not transformed. More than actions have to change for a person to continually grow in their relationship with Christ.
I'll post more on this in the next few days.
But I'm also convinced of this: we miss the deeper level of discipleship that actually counts. Here is what I mean.
How often do we focus on changing someone's actions instead of focusing on the end result of heart change?
How many people do you know that struggle with the same things over and over because because they are only focus on not exploding with their temper or not spending money they don't have or not judging people.
Actions tend to be temporary and maybe are even forced if the heart is not transformed. More than actions have to change for a person to continually grow in their relationship with Christ.
I'll post more on this in the next few days.
Labels: christianity, development, ministry
posted by Seth Henderson at 10:44 AM
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Part of my indiscipline was that I categorised my sin, and then tried to deal with the ones that seemed in MY eyes to be the ones needing first attention. I remained blind to the ones that others, and God saw.
I stink, but he loves me. I am now therefore at peace, knowing that as I acknowledge my failure, he puts his loving arms around me.
Knowing his mercy doesn't stop me from trying, but I am more realistic with myself now, knowing that he sees my heart. I am more concerned at being in fellowship based on his mercy than trying to base His fellowship on my self improvement.
I learned some time ago, when I congratulated myself for halting the sins of my life, that I had also lost touch with his grace. I was so good that I no longer needed his redeeming blood!
As I seek his closeness and put that as my highest value, dealing with sin becomes far easier. I can sense when he is offended, and deal with the things HE fingers.
Now that I have moved beyond my stinkiness, ie stopped focusing on sin, It is far easier to hear Him and get on with the vision he has for me.
Satan keeps far too many saints bottled up in their guilt, that they are never able to find out exactly who they are in Christ.
True discipleship is knowing Christ Himself and becoming what HE wants of us. Discipleship is NOT becoming what others think we should be.
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