The Shallow Saint
One
of the most insulting and impertinent assertions that can be said of a person
is that they are shallow. Shallow-minded usually means
that a person doesn't think much beyond superficialities and surface
meaning. The term symbolizes a person who lacks intellectual depth
and curiosity. Unfortunately, these descriptors can pertain to the spiritual
maturity of many Christians. This is because the church seems to be interested
more in sociological entertainment than spiritual enlightenment. Our goal is
saintly development.
I
Thessalonians 4:1 - Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in
the Lord Jesus, that, as you received from us instruction as to how you ought
to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you may excel still
more.
II Peter 3:18 - ...but grow in
the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...
The
year is still new. It is a new day with a new chance to excel. How will you
seek to develop your spiritual life this year? Might I make a few suggestions
without you thinking I am being legalistic or meddlesome?
Here
is what I am trying to do in 2019 --- R.A.P.
Read: I am trying to read the Bible more each
morning.
Apply: I also am trying to set aside time to meditate
on what I read and apply a major principle to my life each day.
Pray: I also try to
pray about the truth I have read and create a principle for how the Lord will
use or might use it in my life that day.
R.A.P. Try
it.
For those who would respond with,
"At least my shallowness is only skin deep."
Enough said. I rest my case.
Serving Him with you
Until
He comes for us,
Fred