Training

Training. We had a day of training at work today that everyone in my department took part in. Some of my coworkers did a portion of the training sessions and then our boss followed up with some additional training. I find it interesting to train on my profession whether that is internal or external in nature. To be able to take a day and learn new techniques and processes that work well for other members of our team and incorporate them into our own practices is so important.

Training spiritually is even more important. When we become Christians, we do not become fully in shape on that very first day. Actually, we will be in training to grow more and more like Christ for the rest of our lives. The Bible gives us so much instruction on training others, like our children, and training ourselves.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” - Proverbs 22:6.

“Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” - 1 Timothy 4:7-8.

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” - Titus 2:11-14.

What if some of us trained spiritually as much as we train physically?  How much of a stronger Christian could we be?  Something to think about.

Have a great day and God bless.