True Spirituality

True Spirituality

What if there were a series of lessons that could help you carefully define & then joyfully pursue life w/God? That is the aim/purpose of this series. Have you thought about – and do you have a clear picture of the kind of life you’d live if you were able to be more spiritual? Have I really been transformed into the kind of person I need to be?

I. Being spiritual may not be what you think.

A. When we misunderstand spirituality it leads to ________________ & misery.

1. Spirituality wrongly understood or perceived is a major source of human misery & _____________________ against God.

2. Some settle for “pseudo-transformation.”

B. Matthew 23:5-12 - some equate spirituality with the amount of ______________ or _________________________ information they acquire.

1. We don’t discount the value of knowledge – 2 Peter 3:18; Psalm 119:1-2, 5-8, 17-18, 97-98, 104-105

2. Knowledge is ____ key ingredient to spirituality – but not _________ ingredient.

C. Matthew 23:14-15 - have I ever looked for superficial & more visible ways to demonstrate my spirituality?

D. Matthew 23:25-26 – Are we ever more judgmental/competitive than loving?

E. Matthew 23:27-28 - how many associate spirituality only w/outward behavior?

II. What is the proper understanding of ________________ life?

A. How do you define spirituality? How do you assess spiritual progress?

B. Scripture speaks w/brilliant and amazing clarity. 1 John 2:6

C. Spiritual transformation is __________. It is NOT optional. Ephesians 4:22-24

D. Understand transformation is a ____________ – not an ______. 2 Pet. 3:18

E. While transformation is God’s work – it requires our ___________________.

1. Luke 6:40 – be like Jesus.

F. Transformation is not a _____________________________ pursuit.

1. 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 – God wants an intimate relationship – it is made possible only through complete _______________!

2. God is not interested in your “_______________” life – He’s interested in your _____________ – all of it!

III. God is inviting you to learn how to master the art of life.

A. What does spiritual life look like lived out?

B. Colossians 3:17 – not talking about bible authority here…

C. Colossians 3:17 – in a comprehensive view:

1. ________________ you do; in ________ or __________; do _______ in the name of the Lord Jesus.

D. Every moment is an _______________________ to do life in Jesus’ name.

1. YOU can live in such a way that glorifies Jesus in everything you do.

2. YOU can live in such a way in which you will know the joy of true spiritual life.

Conclusion:

A. 1 John 1:5-7; 2:1-6 - Are you walking in the light?

B. Have you been transformed into the kind of person you need to be? Are you making spiritual progress?



True Spirituality What if there were a series of lessons that could help you carefully define & then joyfully pursue life w/God? That is the aim/purpose of this series. Have you thought about – and do you have a clear picture of the kind of life you’d live if you were able to be more spiritual? Have I really been transformed into the kind of person I need to be? I. Being spiritual may not be what you think. A. When we misunderstand spirituality it leads to ________________ & misery. 1. Spirituality wrongly understood or perceived is a major source of human misery & _____________________ against God. 2. Some settle for “pseudo-transformation.” B. Matthew 23:5-12 - some equate spirituality with the amount of ______________ or _________________________ information they acquire. 1. We don’t discount the value of knowledge – 2 Peter 3:18; Psalm 119:1-2, 5-8, 17-18, 97-98, 104-105 2. Knowledge is ____ key ingredient to spirituality – but not _________ ingredient. C. Matthew 23:14-15 - have I ever looked for superficial & more visible ways to demonstrate my spirituality? D. Matthew 23:25-26 – Are we ever more judgmental/competitive than loving? E. Matthew 23:27-28 - how many associate spirituality only w/outward behavior? *II. What is the proper understanding of ________________* life?** A. How do you define spirituality? How do you assess spiritual progress? B. Scripture speaks w/brilliant and amazing clarity. 1 John 2:6 C. Spiritual transformation is __________. It is NOT optional. Ephesians 4:22-24 D. Understand transformation is a ____________ – not an ______. 2 Pet. 3:18 E. While transformation is God’s work – it requires our ___________________. 1. Luke 6:40 – be like Jesus. F. Transformation is not a _____________________________ pursuit. 1. 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 – God wants an intimate relationship – it is made possible only through complete _______________! 2. *God is not interested in your “_______________” life – He’s interested in your _____________ – all of it!* III. God is inviting you to learn how to master the art of life. A. What does spiritual life look like lived out? B. Colossians 3:17 – not talking about bible authority here… C. Colossians 3:17 – in a comprehensive view: 1. ________________ you do; in ________ or __________; do _______ in the name of the Lord Jesus. D. Every moment is an _______________________ to do life in Jesus’ name. 1. YOU can live in such a way that glorifies Jesus in everything you do. 2. YOU can live in such a way in which you will know the joy of true spiritual life. Conclusion: A. 1 John 1:5-7; 2:1-6 - Are you walking in the light? B. Have you been transformed into the kind of person you need to be? Are you making spiritual progress?