Spiritual Self-Improvement (1998)
Bob Lloyd
Prindle Pond Study Weekend (1998)
| Study | Title | Media |
|---|---|---|
| 1 of 4 | Do We Need To Improve | |
| 2 of 4 | What's Your Motive | |
| 3 of 4 | How To Make It Happen | |
| 4 of 4 | Be Not Conformed |
This 1998 series, Spiritual Self-Improvement, offers practical and heartfelt guidance for those seeking to grow in godly character. Through relatable examples, scriptural insights, and thoughtful reflection, each class encourages us to evaluate our lives honestly, strengthen our motives, and align our daily walk more closely with the example of our Lord Jesus. These talks invite us to embrace change, resist worldly pressures, and pursue a deeper transformation of heart and mind—so that our lives may reflect the values and love of God more fully.
Do We Need to Improve?
This opening class challenges us to take a sincere look at our spiritual lives and ask whether we are truly growing or simply coasting. Drawing from scripture and real-life observations, it reminds us that every believer has room for improvement and that self-examination is not about discouragement but about opportunity. With humility and purpose, we can begin to identify the areas in which God is calling us to mature.
What's Your Motive?
Here we are urged to search our hearts and examine the reasons behind our actions. Is our service rooted in love for God and others, or in self-interest and appearances? The class highlights the importance of sincere, godly motives that shape not only what we do but how we do it. True spiritual growth flows from a heart aligned with God's purposes, not from seeking personal glory.
How to Make It Happen
Improvement doesn’t come by wishful thinking—it requires intentional effort, discipline, and reliance on God’s help. This class offers practical steps for building habits that draw us closer to Him, from deepening our engagement with scripture to actively living out our faith in daily life. It shows that change is possible when we commit to it wholeheartedly and trust in God's guidance.
Be Not Conformed
This talk explores the danger of being shaped by the values and patterns of the world, urging us instead to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Using vivid illustrations, it challenges us to recognize the subtle ways worldly thinking seeps into our lives and to actively resist it. By allowing God’s word to mold our thoughts, we can experience the kind of transformation that reflects the mind of Christ.
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