Grow in Godliness: Let's Do This

We began this series on growing in godliness by looking at Philippians 2:12-13 which says,  

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

I hope the last few posts have given you some ideas about how you can work towards the goal of growing in godliness by the power of God who is at work in you. I pray you will use this summer to grow. Cry out to God and ask that he help you not waste it. 


In closing, I'd like to give you a two quotes from JC Ryle's book Holiness which I hope will encourage you to be a doer of the things we have discussed. The first reminds us that holiness is also where we find happiness. The second serves as a call to arms.

We are sadly apt to forget that there is a close connection between sin and sorrow, holiness and happiness, sanctification and consolation. God has so wisely ordered it, that our well-being and our well-doing are linked together...A believer may as soon expect to feel the sun's rays upon a dark and cloudy day, as to feel strong consolation in Christ while he does not follow him fully (54). 

The true Christian is called to be a soldier, and must behave as such from the day of his conversion to the day of his death. He is not meant to live a life of religious ease, indolence, and security. He must never imagine for a moment that he can sleep and doze along the way to heaven, like one traveling in an easy carriage (66).

May we press on towards Christ-likeness.