1 Corinthians 3:1 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly— mere infants in Christ. 9 letter word And the word ‘SPIRIT’ takes 6 letters…double.

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1 Corinthians 3:1 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly— mere infants in Christ. 9 letter word And the word ‘SPIRIT’ takes 6 letters…double of what’s left

Spiritual: One in whom the Spirit of God dominates Romans 8:14 because those who are LED by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Life Peace Romans 8:5 …but those who are according to the Spirit and are controlled by the desires of the Spirit set their minds on and seek those things which gratify the [Holy] Spirit.

One in whom the spirit of self dominates. Romans 8:5 For those who are according to the flesh and are controlled by its unholy desires set their minds on and pursue those things which gratify the flesh… Displeasure to God Hostility with God DEATH Driven by emotions

Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 1 Corinthians 3:1 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly— mere infants in Christ. One who has not learned to talk yet Tossed Blown Prey

The ideal graph Worldly infants Spiritual

The ideal graph Spiritual

Our graph neutral phase Graph based on Rony’s past life Super spiritual phase

The greatest obstacle to getting on the track is

indifference

Matthew 13:14-15 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah.“‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them. a) Sight and perception b) To hear and comprehend c) To grasp and understand

Closed Eyes result in: No recognition Luke 24:31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him… No recognition Luke 24:31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him… No hope Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know …the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, No hope Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know …the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, No power Ephesians 1:19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength No power Ephesians 1:19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength

Hard of hearing results in: No build up of Faith Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message… No build up of Faith Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message… No Beliefs John 5:24 “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes… No Beliefs John 5:24 “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes… No openness Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door No openness Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door

Callous heart results in: No feelings Psalm 119:70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. No feelings Psalm 119:70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. Being closed up Psalm 17:10 They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance. Being closed up Psalm 17:10 They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance. SIN Psalm 73:7 From their callous hearts comes iniquity; their evil imaginations have no limits. SIN Psalm 73:7 From their callous hearts comes iniquity; their evil imaginations have no limits.

So how do we start the Spiritual fire in us? Do not put out the Spirit's fire; (1 Thessalonians 5:19) Understanding the Fire…what would we do? The presence of God: Moses and the burning bush The provision of God: The Pillar of Fire The power of God: Fire from heaven on mount carmel The real spiritual fire is not destructive but provides light in darkness, warmth in the cold, way to the lost by clearly showing for whom it burns.

So how do we start the Spiritual fire in us? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 (Final Instructions) 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

And then… Do not put out the Spirit's fire; (1 Thessalonians 5:19)