When Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, he praised them for their strong growth in faith, (2Thes.1:3). How did he know they were growing spiritually? Because of 3 important things:
- Paul commended them for their love and kindness to one another (2Thes.1:3).
- They displayed patience,
- They had unwavering faith in persecution and tribulations they faced for the sake of Christ (2Thes.1:4).
Without true love, there can be no real spiritual growth, (1Co.13:1-8). Also, staying positive in tribulation is a clear sign of spiritual growth. These attributes demonstrated their spiritual maturity and their reliance on Christ's indwelling life.
So, what caused them grow spiritually? Only one thing! They received the Word of God as the truth, not just the words of men (1Thes.2:13). They had genuine interest in the scriptures and allowed the truths they learned to transform their lives.
From the above we can learn, 'What is true spiritual growth', and also, 'How does it come about'.
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