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Originally Posted by mira
Hello Jimmy West,
Very good post. I agree, a person should have a personal relationship with the Lord. This is primarily done by going to church, receiving the sacraments and reading the Bible. Lets not forget the Ten Commandments. 
God bless you,
mira |
No, that is not how it is done. That is the prevalent falacy in the church. Those things have absolutely nothing to do with spiritual growth (if that is what you are talking about).
A spiritual relationship is ONLY started when a person gives themselves wholey to God. Not just in word, but in deed. It requires that the person make God absolutely number 1 in his life over EVERYTHING else. That person must be willing to give up EVERYTHING for God. You will never be required to give up everything, but you must be willing to do so. You've got to live FOR God every day, not just on Sunday or when it is convenient for you. You've got to live to be a blessing to him and must bless him whenever the opportunity presents itself. You've got to love him like you have never loved anybody else. Again, not just in word, but in deed.