Developing spiritual maturity part 1: becoming a disciple

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Becoming a disciple

WHAT

is a

DISCIPLE?

learner, student, follower, and apprentice

Someone who is being mentored by someone else.

How Jesus summed up being a How Jesus summed up being a disciple:disciple:

“Anyone who wants to be my disciple must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.”

John 12:26

It’s not automatic, but something that is It’s not automatic, but something that is intentional: U have to chose to grow intentional: U have to chose to grow spiritually – God is not going to force you to spiritually – God is not going to force you to grow.grow.

Spiritual Growth is:

A

CHOICE

Making a clear commitment Making a clear commitment causes you to grow.causes you to grow.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS

A:

COMMITMENT

One good way to develop a relationship is to One good way to develop a relationship is to communicate. Talk to God, Jesus, and True communicate. Talk to God, Jesus, and True Parents daily, not just when you say grace Parents daily, not just when you say grace before a meal.before a meal.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS

A:

RELATIONSHIP

  ””Your love for one another will Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are prove to the world that you are

my disciples.”my disciples.” John 13:35John 13:35

SPIRITUAL GROWTH HAPPENS IN:

COMMUNITY