Spiritual Growth

He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.

But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance.

and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.

but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head — Christ.

being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.

rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God.