What are the signs and marks of spiritually healthy people, churches, ministries? And how can we get healthier one step at a time?

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2 Timothy 2:1-7 NIV

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ² And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. ³ Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴ No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. ⁵ Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. ⁶ The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. ⁷ Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

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5 signs of a spiritually healthy person:

1. Be Strong in the Grace of Christ (v.1)

2. Be Faithful in passing on truth about Christ (v.2)

3. Be Courageous representing Christ (v.3-4)

4. Be Disciplined following Christ’s Words for life (v.5)

5. Be Hardworking for Christ (v.6)

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1. Be Strong in Grace of Christ (v1)

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Checkup #1- Do you live by grace?

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Challenge: Ephesians 2:8-10

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2. Be faithful in passing on truth about Christ (v.2)

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Checkup #2- Do you share your faith in Jesus with people?

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Challenge: John 3:16

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3. Be Courageous representing Christ Jesus (v.3-4)

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1. A Soldier knows they will have to go through tough times

2. A Soldier has a genuine desire to serve the Commanding Officer

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Checkup #3- A sign of spiritual health is someone who is not afraid to go through tough times and obey what God’s Word says no matter what.

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4. Be Disciplined following God’s Words for life  (v.5)

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Checkup #4- Are you disciplined in following Jesus even when it is not convenient?

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5. Be Hardworking for Christ (v.6)

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Checkup #5- Are you hardworking in what you do?  

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1. Be Strong (v1) - someone who walks and lives by grace

2. Be faithful (v.2) - sharing good news of Jesus to others

3. Be Courageous (v.3-4) - serving God as commander and Chief

4. Be Disciplined (v.5) - competing for the prize of heaven

5. Be Hardworking (v.6) - working for the reward

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