Proverbs 4:18 KJV
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
This has become one of my favorite verses in the book of Proverbs. Each time I read it I want to spend my time in it. Most of the time I force myself to some other thought so I do not become blind to other truths in Proverbs four. Today, however, I elected to stop here.
My emphasis this morning is on the phrase "more and more."
The Christian life ought to be a life of growth "more and more."
"More and more" we ought to know of Him
"More and more" we ought to understand the Word of God
"More and more" we ought to have the ability to minister to others
"More and more" spiritual truths should make sense to us
"More and more" we ought to be able to recognize and approve that which is excellent
"More and more" we should be capable of serving in the Lord's local church
"More and more" we ought to find we have victory over sin
"More and more" we ought to see the holiness of God and appreciate that He would forgive our sin
'More and more" humility ought to be the mark of our life
Paul said he had not apprehended and I am confident that will be more than true of me. But I ought to recognize that "more and more" I am growing in the Lord.
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
This has become one of my favorite verses in the book of Proverbs. Each time I read it I want to spend my time in it. Most of the time I force myself to some other thought so I do not become blind to other truths in Proverbs four. Today, however, I elected to stop here.
My emphasis this morning is on the phrase "more and more."
The Christian life ought to be a life of growth "more and more."
"More and more" we ought to know of Him
"More and more" we ought to understand the Word of God
"More and more" we ought to have the ability to minister to others
"More and more" spiritual truths should make sense to us
"More and more" we ought to be able to recognize and approve that which is excellent
"More and more" we should be capable of serving in the Lord's local church
"More and more" we ought to find we have victory over sin
"More and more" we ought to see the holiness of God and appreciate that He would forgive our sin
'More and more" humility ought to be the mark of our life
Paul said he had not apprehended and I am confident that will be more than true of me. But I ought to recognize that "more and more" I am growing in the Lord.
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