Spiritual Perfection Is Impossible When Your Focus Is Wrong
By David Becker The Foundation of Jesus Christ, which includes focus on sin, faith, water baptism, Holy Ghost baptism, resurrection and judgment, must be taught first to new Christians, but once that foundation is laid, it is critical that a maturing Christian go on to learning new things of the LORD GOD according to His Grace and Will. No student can grow to perfection by repeatedly learning the six principles of the doctrine of Christ. Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit. (Hebrews 6:1-3 AV) Focusing over and over and over on the six things contained within the Foundation of Jesus Christ, prevents a Christian from growing to the place that the LORD GOD Wills. Many Christians become so focused on these six things that their spiritual growth stops at that very place. (1) Sin Focus - When a Christian keeps dwelling on the sins of themselves and the sins of others. Usually this results in condemnation, exclusion or backsliding. (2) Faith Focus - When a Christian has a spiritual focus on his faith as an excuse to avoid the study of God’s Word. This makes a Christian that is ineffective at evangelism, susceptible to becoming confused, tricked into cults and being led by false teachers, and confuses young Christians with loose interpretations based on feelings rather than the Word of God. (3) Water Baptism Focus - When a Christian focuses over and over on water baptism, they lose the big picture of God’s Grace that allows salvation of a sinner. This causes a Christian to lead many astray by bringing people to the waters for redemption and making them feel that their act protected them from damnation. In the midst of it all, the message of the free and undeserved gift of the LORD GOD to give us salvation through His Grace is lost, which eventually leads to confusion among Christians between the differences of faith and works. (4) Holy Spirit Focus - When a Christian focuses on the feelings of love, joy, peace, strength and all of the other emotions felt when the Holy Spirit is moving, and rejects the day to day walk with Christ in faith. This causes a Christian to rely on emotion and feelings, rather than the faithful belief in Jesus Christ and the study of Word of God. (5) Resurrection Focus - When a Christian focuses on his resurrection to heaven. This makes a Christian so caught up with his reward that he forgets to accomplish the Works that the LORD GOD has for Him to do while he is alive. (6) Judgment Focus - When a Christian focuses excessively on the coming Judgment by Jesus Christ and the approaching End Times. This results in apathy, fear, exclusion, separation, self focus, and a loss of credibility. Faithful Christians are excitedly awaiting the Last Days to be completed and the New World established with our King Jesus Christ in rule. It’s an exciting and wonderful time to be alive, but there is so much work for the LORD GOD to do, and so few workers to do it. A Christian doing the works of GOD doesn’t have time to focus on the ever afters right now! Growing Christians must move on into perfection! When you have established your belief and your spiritual being on the Foundation of Jesus Christ, then move on to focus your attention on learning the new and wonderful revelations that the LORD GOD Wills for you to know. Stop your focus on the things you know well about your faith, and push that envelope to a place where you can become PERFECT for your King and your LORD GOD! 2006 David “Bucker” Becker - All Rights Reserved Worldwide. David Bucker Becker is an author and teacher of the popular Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians series published by Becker Bible Studies. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_Becker http://EzineArticles.com/?Spiritual-Perfection-Is-Impossible-When-Your–Focus-Is-Wrong&id=238161 personal loans after bankruptcy pay day loans with no tele check how to look better on loan papers with bad credit pa personal loan philadelphia municipal court limit
