I. We Must make an honest assessment of our current Spiritual Condition (V.12)
a. Recognize our need to grow (1 John 1:9&10; Romans 7:15-20)
b. Recognize Our personally responsibility in growth (2nd Corinthians 13:5)
c. Recognize the only Motivation to Grow (1st Corinthians 9:23-27)
II. Have a Singular Focus in our Consecration (v.13&14)
a. Short Term Memory
b. Strenuous Effort
III. Have Best Practices in our Consistency (v.15-17)
a. Adhere to Orthodoxy
b. Find a Faithful example