DEVELOPING YOUR POTENTIAL

                  "Not withstanding no devoted thing" Leviticus 27:28

                                          Edward Proffitt, Th.D.

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Development is a very important part of being a Christian. I want to deal with some development issues, in this writing, issues that if not nurtured in humility and in the light of God's word will hinder development from becoming all that God wants a person to be. 

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The development issues of good Christian character are; ATTITUDES, ACCOUNTABILITY, ATHORITY, FINANCIAL integrity. If we  do not have these areas under control and in order they will eventually bring to ruin. Although the Bible does not mention these subjects by name, it does give ideas and concepts that are developed in preverbal years.

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When we enter different areas of our life, school, work, career, relations, we establish attitudes and carry them a life time.  As a Christian the challenge  of development is to bring our  attitude in balance and in subject to our faith so the conflicts are reconciled.

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When a person comes to God in faith and confess sins they must recognize that there must be a change of attitude. That is where there is to be accountability for Christians. Years back we saw several high profile ministers fall. The word of the street was: "where was their accountability"? Accountability is a safety device that is not meant to bind, hinder, stop progress. It is a way to catch and keep in line of rightness. That is why by-laws and membership is important.

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That brings us to AUTHORITY! Those who have problems with accountability usually have problems with authority. It is an old precept :I don't want anyone telling me what to do"

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I am amazed at how parents will undermine authority figures like school teacher, police, fireman, ministers, then they wonder why their children don't respect authority.

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As a Christian we need to learn the importance of the structure of authority Did you know we have been given authority over Satan and his demons? ..."IN My name they will cast out devils, they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover" (Mark 16:17-18). God wants us to develop all the potential He has invested in us.

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One last integrity is FINANCIAL INTEGRITY! Not a lot to say here, except: watch your credit, don't live above your means don't buy things you don't need, that you can't afford, to impress people you don't like.

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Have you learned to develop these characteristics in your Christian growth? God wants you to be a full rounded Christian. These four attributes will enhance you Biblical Growth.

 

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