Evergreen Christian Community

The Big Idea: Life-long growth requires both supernatural help from God and concentrated personal effort. 2 Peter 1:3-11 5 Myths About Spiritual Growth: 1. Spiritual growth is automatic over time • TRUTH: Spiritual growth requires tremendous EFFORT 2. Spiritual growth is not for everybody.  TRUTH: God’s POWER is available to everyone. 3. Spiritual growth is natural to some people and not to others.  TRUTH: The key is God’s NATURE, not ours. 4. Spiritual growth is an accomplishment. TRUTH: Spiritual growth is an ONGOING PROCESS. The question is not, “Have I ARRIVED?” The question is, “Am I GROWING?”