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Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For each one shall bear his own load

Galatians 6:1-10

Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6:1-10

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More than half the marriages in this country end in divorce.
Because their relationship has no foundation in real commitment, like a fire made of stubble, it starts hot, but burns out quickly. In the absence of passion the work of relationship building is more of a burden than the couple is willing to bear so when struggles arise they give up.

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Sadly, this same scenario plays out in the spiritual realm.
People come into the kingdom on fire for the Lord. They are eager for most any kind of spiritual activity. They look forward to coming to all the assemblies. Much to the dismay of our Lord, their fire often burns down to embers.

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Galatians 6:7-9
7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.

 Social pressure: We live in an era when Christianity is often not popular.

The ungodly are loud and aggressive in their desire to erase Christian values. They want to practice sin without being made to feel guilty about it. Political correctness is the use of social pressure to eliminate opposition to sin.

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 Pressure from Satan.

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But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. Rom. 7:23

Opposition is to be expected.
Matthew 10:16-39

2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Romans 12:2

teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.

Matthew 28:20

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Jamescount it all joy 1:2-4 My brethren,

when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

 This is the current mantra of the organization of atheists.

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They claim there are more atheists in the pews of churches than real Christians.

Sad, but in some instances this is correct!

having a form of godliness but denying its power. 2 Tim. 3:5

 Some drift away or just vegetate on the pew because its tough to suffer for something you dont really believe in.
They grew up in the church and just accepted their parents religion. They attended bible classes and learned bible facts, but never developed faith.

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 Those who havent developed a deep personal faith dont appreciate salvation.
Rom. 6: 23 ; Rom. 5:8-10

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Too many try to hang on to the world and to Christ at the same time.
Matt. 10: 24-39 ; I John 2: 15 James 4: 4

Romans that as many of us as 6:3-5a Or do you not know

were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with

 Most who dont develop spiritually, havent really tried to do so.

It requires a consistent effort.

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Spiritual growth does not occur without exercise. James commands us to be doers of the word. James 1: 21-25
Doer is a translation of the word poietes which is also translated poet. (creativity applied)

 In order to grow one must recognize what God wants done and then look within himself to find what ability he has to achieve Gods objective.
What are you doing to make you a stronger servant for God?

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 Jesus is the ultimate spiritual power source.

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Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, - Eph. 3:20 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13

the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.

Ephesians 1:18-21

CHRIST DESIGNED HIS CHURCH TO FUNCTION LIKE A NUCLEAR REACTOR.

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

 Activation does not occur just by singing at the back of a brothers head. We worship while we are in the assembly, but worship is not its only function.
Let all things be done for edification. 1 Cor. 14:26b

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What are you doing to activate others and to be activated by them?

 Are you standing steadfastly in the face of the worlds opposition? Are you fully committed to Christ and to serving Him on the earth ? Are you actively pursuing spiritual growth ? Are you plugged into your spiritual power sources ?

Conclusion

 Are you a broken circuit? Are you experiencing a disconnect?

Conclusion

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