1 Peter 2:1-3
January 15th 2023, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
January 15th 2023, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
We have been saved and born again. Therefore, it is natural and also required for us to grow spiritually. We learn what we need to do to achieve this.
The first is to get rid of the evil things that hinder our spiritual growth. Malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking are in everyone's heart. When we are shown these sins, we need to confess them to the Lord and discard them.
The second is to crave the Word of God. Newborn babies eagerly crave milk. They may instinctively know that it is an important energy source. Likewise, it is important for us to eagerly attend worship services and weekday gatherings, and to read the Word of God on a personal basis.
The third is to aim for spiritual growth. God laid down His life for sinful ones like us and led us to salvation. It is important to remember and thank for that mercy and aim for growth.
How much do we want to grow spiritually? Let us not be satisfied with our present condition, but let us grow by craving the milk of the Word of God!
The first is to get rid of the evil things that hinder our spiritual growth. Malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking are in everyone's heart. When we are shown these sins, we need to confess them to the Lord and discard them.
The second is to crave the Word of God. Newborn babies eagerly crave milk. They may instinctively know that it is an important energy source. Likewise, it is important for us to eagerly attend worship services and weekday gatherings, and to read the Word of God on a personal basis.
The third is to aim for spiritual growth. God laid down His life for sinful ones like us and led us to salvation. It is important to remember and thank for that mercy and aim for growth.
How much do we want to grow spiritually? Let us not be satisfied with our present condition, but let us grow by craving the milk of the Word of God!
<The Verse of the Bible>
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
1 Peter 2:2 (NIV)
