It doesn't really seem like im growing in my faith. Like, it doesn't seem like im possessing more spiritual fruit. I'm still struggling with the same sins and breaking them. Is my faith dead? How can i grow?
2006-12-15 01:51:05 · 5 answers · asked by dude wheres my car 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't mean to come down hard, but have you genuinely accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life?
If your answer is yes, don't expect changes to come overnight - it's a growth process.
Stay in God's Word, if you haven't already, fine a good solid Bible based teaching Church and attend!. Associate yourself with other Christians, ask questions and learn from them.
Remember this - Satan is the father of lies, he can cause you to doubt yourself and entice you with sin - something like.....oh yeah go ahead & do this or that, it's really ok & won't hurt anyone or hurt yourself.
Lastly but most importantly - PRAY! Ask God to give you strength, discernment, to search your heart and convict you of anything He finds that isn't pleasing to Him.
I promise you He will. Just listen to His promptings.
If you feel as though you are about to fall into some sin trap, stop right then & pray. Ask for strength at that very moment. He will supply our needs.
God Bless and if I can offer any help, please feel free to email me.
2006-12-15 02:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a very common problem, when we put into something our whole commitment and energy we can expect good results anything less than this returns lesser results.
Remember what Paul said about living the faith, the old man inside us will not go easily and the new man must with Gods grace overcome him, but it is indeed a struggle but not so difficult as we imagine.
2006-12-15 10:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, find a friend you really trust and speak openly to them about your problems. Ask them check in on you so that it becomes harder for you to repeat your sins. Secondly, and this is most important, pray. Pray, pray, pray for God's help to fight off your temptations.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-15 10:17:55 · answer #3 · answered by kenrayf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Test your faith! Try the link below -- it uses the bible quite a bit.
2006-12-15 11:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into other religions or atheism.
Get the full story before you committ.
2006-12-15 10:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by Markie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋