spiritual growth

so ive been in this spiritual growth class that kyumin, pastor of hana church and, i guess, sponsor of epic, is teaching. so far it has been great. we just learned about the role of the church and 7 principles of spiritual growth.

1. spiritual growth does not come naturally or automatically, you have to be intentional and INTEND to grow.
2. spiritual growth is incremental. it is not instantaneous like from after a conference or retreat.
3. spiritual growth is practical. the myth is that growth comes from a supernatural experience.
4. spiritual growth is relational. we need to be in the community of others, we cant do it by ourselves.

Hebrews 10:24-25

24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

5. spiritual growth is multidemensional in:
nature - myth: growth is measured by what i know.
disciplines - it doesnt happen just by attending church.
location - myth: growth is how you act at church.
purpose -

6. spiritual growth is seasonal. it is not constant, it happens in waves or bursts. theres the analogy of winter/spring. in the winter, the roots of plants deepen so that in spring it can grow. us, like plants, experience dryness during different periods of our lives, but we need to deepen our roots through these experiences so that we can grow when the time comes.

7. spiritual growth is incarnational. it cant happen by just trying harder.