So many of us claim to be Christians, but we do not meet up the requirements that will qualify us for the designation. Though we need grace (which has been made available to us) and the Holy Spirit in order to please God, many of us are not making any personal effort. Just as a student knows that after being taught, there is still need to do personal studies and revisions in order to pass an examination excellently if he is not relying on expo or any form of give-and-take, there is need for us to discipline ourselves in many areas as preparations for the ultimate examination where we cannot cheat, bribe our way through or hire mercenaries.

The list is inexhaustible, but here are some consequential characteristics a deeper Christian (true Christian) should possess:


1. A deeper Christian is a prayer warrior. Not husbands who always tell their wives to pray short prayers. Not someone who prays only on Sundays. Not someone who could watch a three-hour movie non-stop but couldn't pray for 1 hour alone.

2. A deeper Christian is a soul winner. He preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ and wins soul to the kingdom. This is what Christ commissioned us for. Ask yourself, when was the last time I spoke to someone about Jesus?

3. A deeper Christian is not lousy, he is calm and gentle in heart. Not that he is dumb, but he speaks when necessary and whatever he says would edify, encourage, motivate and inspire his hearers - no vain talks.

4. A deeper Christian is teachable- he listens to others and takes correction. No matter how knowledgeable and brilliant he is, he doesn't look down on anyone and always willing to learn.

5. A deeper Christian must be word-filled, a man who studies and knows the word of God. Only extreme circumstances beyond his control would not enable him to open his bible in a day. He also tries to memorize at least a verse per day. Try to master a verse per week for a start and watch yourself grow.

6. A deeper Christian is an incurable giver. Does not close his eyes to the needy if he has the means to help. They often give anonymously in cash or kind and where they couldn't hide their identity, they do not blow trumpets.

7. A deeper Christian submits to the leading of the Holy Spirit. They do not just follow multitudes or take quick decisions without hearing from the Holy Spirit.

8. A deeper Christian does not give in to the lost of the flesh. Not that they do not see the nudity being paraded everywhere, but they decided that they would not fulfill the lost of the flesh. Once they accidentally catch a glimpse, they redirect their gaze, delete the catche files and move on. Only weak men give excuses that they cannot put their eyes, hearts and minds off immorality.

9. A deeper Christian is patient, willing to wait on the Lord. He understands that every problem is a tool in God's hand to refine him for His glory. Not Christians who serve God for what they want and not for who God is.

10. A deeper Christian is hardworking, not lazy. He is not an individual who wants faith to bring everything to his bedroom without any effort.

11. A deeper Christian must be holy. We are called to be holy. Conscious efforts must be made towards perfection while relying on the Holy Spirit for grace.

12. A deeper Christian keeps no record of sin. There is no need to note such in his diary because he has forgiven his offenders before they ask for forgiveness.

13. A deeper Christian thirsts and hunger after God: to know Him more. Despite the closeness, he still craves for more intimacy with God and doing everything to get closer day by day.

14. A deeper Christian retreats regularly in quiet time, prayer etc alone with God. There are invaluable periods that should be for you and your loved ones alone. Unfortunately, many Christian homes prefer vacations spent at various beaches and resorts but have never considered a vacation at any prayer ground and prayer mountains to be alone with God.

15. A deeper Christian must be broken. Someone who takes things easy generally in the physical but violent in the spiritual. A fellow who holds no grudges against anyone and forgives easily. An advocate of peace who is difficult to offend.

AM I A DEEPER CHRISTIAN?

Happy Sunday.

Who is a Christian & a deep Christian

AngryNigerian:
Who is a Christian & a deep Christian

The adjective 'Deeper' used in this piece is to emphasize the need for Christians to be deep in their knowledge of Christ and their obedience to His word. Read the first sentence again, you will see that there is no conflict here. Thanks

OP you are on point

Make me deeper
Deeper in love with you
Jesus hold me close in your embrace