Constantly Becoming

Spirituality and Christian character must be constantly cultivated to become worthy and honoring of Christ. Never be satisfied with where you're at, but always strive to be "becoming."

July's Message, Day 20:

An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. Titus 1:6-9 NIV

Again in this Scripture we see the characteristics of the elder, deacon, overseer, or bishop, any and all, in leadership and ministry positions. This is of course the ideal for all of us to strive for and a checklist to live by. If we are lacking in any of these areas, it would be of great benefit to focus on those areas so that we may, in fact, become the mature Christian leader that is worthy and honoring of Christ. Do not sell yourself short and yearn to be the best for God that you can be. These characteristics must be cultivated and strengthened on a regular basis. Do not be complacent and believe that you have "arrived" and nothing more needs to be done. Spirituality and character are ongoing processes that need constant attention, nurturing, and growth. You must be constantly becoming.