CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHRISTIANS AND THEIR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
GRACE EMBASSY CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHRISTIANS AND THEIR SPIRITUAL GROWTH SPIRITUAL GROWTH Every day can be an exciting adventure for the Christian who knows the reality of being filled with the Holy Spirit and who lives constantly, moment by moment, under His gracious direction. 1. Natural Person (Self-Directed Life) (Someone who has not received Christ.) Self is on the throne, directing decisions and actions (represented by the dots), often resulting in frustration. Jesus is outside the life. “A natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised” (1 Corinthians 2:14). 2. Spiritual Person (Christ-Directed Life) (One who is directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit.) Jesus is in the life and on the throne. Self is yielding to Jesus. The person sees Jesus' influence and direction in their life. “He who is spiritual ap