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  PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO GROWTH
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of personal commitment to
spiritual growth, faith, and humility, and the assurance of God's
presence and guidance in our lives.

Topics: "Spiritual Growth", "Faith and Commitment"
Scripture References: Psalm 37:5, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 2 Timothy 1:12, Hebrews 10:23, James 1:4

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DESCRIPTION
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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of personal commitment to spiritual
growth, urging believers to stand firm in their faith and acknowledge
their imperfections while trusting in God's promise of deliverance. He
encourages a humble yet confident declaration of faith, recognizing that
while we may not be perfect, we are committed to growing in our
relationship with Christ. Tozer highlights the importance of gratitude
for God's guidance and the assurance that He will complete the work He
has started in us. This commitment is not rooted in arrogance but in a
deep understanding of God's grace and mercy.

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CONTENT
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There comes a time when the true believer must take his stand on the
oath and covenant of God and refuse to be shaken. He must lift high his
happy affirmation, not in arrogance, but in faith and in deep humility.
Perhaps his declaration of independence will go something like this:

I am not yet perfect, but I thank God and my Lord Jesus Christ that I am
done with the past and I do now trust in my Savior for full deliverance
from all my sins. I cannot pray like Daniel, but I shall never cease to
praise God that He inclines His ear to me. I am not as wise as Solomon,
but I glory in this, that "I know whom I have believed, and am convinced
that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day" (2
Timothy 1:12). I have not the gifts of Moses or Isaiah or John, but I'll
be everlastingly grateful that I have been given the moral perception to
understand and appreciate such men as these. I am not what I want to be,
but thanks be to God that I do want to be better than I am; and I am
sure that "He who began a good work in [me] will carry it on to
completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6).

Here I stand. I can do nothing else, so help me God.

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