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Directions of Growth

Explore the four directions of growth for Christians - downward, upward, inward, and outward - to achieve spiritual maturity and contribute to the growth of the Kingdom of God.

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Directions of Growth

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  1. Directions of Growth

  2. Introduction • It is a natural process for living things to grow • An infant begins to grow at the point of conception • In Psalms 1:3 the writer compares man to a flourishing tree

  3. Introduction • The tree grows in four directions: • downward • upward • inward • outward

  4. I. The Christian Must Grow Downward • The root system of a tree is very important • Withstands wind & storms and draws in food

  5. I. The Christian Must Grow Downward • We must have deep spiritual roots • Eph. 3:17 • Col 2:7 • Col. 1:23 • Lk. 8:6, 13

  6. II. The Christian Must Grow Upward • Many are concerned only with the physical life • They never look up! • We must look up to God in order to grow spiritually

  7. II. The Christian Must Grow Upward • Heb. 12:1-2 • As we are going upward, we are growing upward • Phil. 3:14 • Phil. 3:20

  8. III. Christians Must Grow Inward • Many fail to grow because they never truly change their hearts • Mt. 5:8 • Proverbs 23:7 • 2 Pet. 1: 5-8

  9. III. Christians Must Grow Inward • One’s outward life reflects what is inside • Mt. 5:16 • If you are not getting stronger spiritually, it is because you are not growing inwardly.

  10. IV. Christians Must Grow Outwardly • We are to bear spiritual fruit • Jn. 15: 4-6 • 1 Cor. 3:6-7 • Let us look outward-to the lost, the needy, the discouraged, the wayward

  11. IV. Christians Must Grow Outwardly • Mt. 28:19-20 • Gal. 6:10 • Gal. 6:1

  12. Conclusion • 2 Pet. 3:18 • We are to grow in a way which is pleasing to God • As we grow, the Kingdom of God will grow

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