3 John 1-5 Getting A Spiritual. Need to Check on Physical Health Visit the doctor to get check-up or treatment Bible contrasts good & bad spiritual health.

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3 John 1-5 Getting A Spiritual

Need to Check on Physical Health Visit the doctor to get check-up or treatment Bible contrasts good & bad spiritual health   3 John 1-5Good   Jer. 8:20-22Bad Keep track of body’s health by a “physical” But how long since we thought about...

Getting A Spiritual Several Things Need To Be Checked In The Spiritual...

Growing in Knowledge of Word? If no growth & maturing physically, something is wrong & needs correction Same is true spiritually (Heb. 5:12-14) Growth in knowledge requires diligence & time   2 Tim. 2:15   Psa. 1:1-2   Psa. 119:   Psa. 119:9-16 Are we growing in knowledge of God’s word? How much time are we spending on it each day?

Continuing Steadfastly in Prayer? Cannot get proper help from physical doctor if we refuse to communicate Same necessity exists with spiritual man (Col. 4:2) God promises help in answer to our prayers   Matt. 7:7-11   Luke 18:1-7   Jas. 5:16-18   1 Jn. 3:21-24 Are we praying steadfastly & without ceasing? Is there something in my life that keeps me from it?

Living a Life of Godliness? Our lifestyle has an effect on physical health Spiritual exercise gives eternal health (1 Tim. 4:6f ) Godliness is essential for life of true Christian   1 Tim. 6:3-10   Eph. 4:17-24   Titus 2:11-12   2 Pet. 3:10-12 Are we living lives characterized by godliness? Do I place higher value on godliness than I place on possessions, recreation & popular acceptance?

Assemble Regularly with Saints? Physical health is made possible & aided by participating in activities that give strength Spiritual health depends in part on assembling with the saints to worship (Heb. 10:22-25) Importance of worshiping together is apparent:   Lk. 4:16Jesus had custom of regular attendance   Acts 2:46First century Christians met daily   Col. 3:16Teach & admonish each other in worship   Psa. 122:1Child of God is glad, not sad, to worship Do we gladly take every opportunity to worship? How many services am I planning to miss?