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  CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUALITY
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: True spirituality is not measured by external displays of
faith, but by the presence of deep-settled desires that motivate and
control one's life.

Topics: "Christian Perseverance", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: Luke 8:15, Luke 21:19, Romans 2:7, Romans 5:3, Romans 8:25, Romans 15:4, 2 Corinthians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 6:4, Colossians 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 1:3

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The preacher delves into the concept of perseverance (hupomone),
emphasizing the importance of enduring under trials and difficulties
with steadfastness and hope. Perseverance is not about passive
acceptance but about triumphantly facing challenges, turning them into
stepping stones for growth and glory. The sermon highlights various
Bible verses that underscore the significance of perseverance in the
Christian life, pointing out that it is the Spirit's power within
believers that enables them to endure and bear fruit. The preacher
encourages believers to run the race of faith with endurance, exulting
in trials as they produce proven character and hope, ultimately leading
to a deeper life in Christ.

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CONTENT
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The concept of spirituality varies among different Christian groups. In
some circles the highly vocal person who talks religion continually is
thought to be very spiritual; others accept noisy exuberance as a mark
of spirituality, and in some churches the man who prays first, longest
and loudest gets a reputation for being the most spiritual man in the
assembly. Now a vigorous testimony, frequent prayers and loud praise may
be entirely consistent with spirituality, but it is important that we
understand that they do not in themselves constitute it nor prove that
it is present. True spirituality manifests itself in certain dominant
desires. These are ever-present, deep-settled wants sufficiently
powerful to motivate and control the life. . . .

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/concepts-of-spirituality/
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