![]() ![]() A person further along in his spiritual journey becomes an example to the younger (Titus 2:3–4) and, sometimes, a leader in the church (1 Timothy 3).Īt the heart of the spiritual journey is the understanding that it is a journey. As Christians grow in understanding about God and the world, they learn more about how to act and how to relate to the world (Titus 2:5–8). And new Christians are given work in the church appropriate to their position as young in the faith (1 Timothy 3:6). A Christian starts as a child (1 Corinthians 13:11), still seeing the world through naïve eyes, still influenced by the flesh, and in need of basic education about God and their position with God (1 Corinthians 3:1–2 1 Peter 2:2). The Bible teaches that the universe is at war (Ephesians 6:12) and part of the journey is fighting for other souls and our own walk (1 Timothy 6:12).Īnother difference is that the Bible actually talks about a spiritual journey and the steps through it. New Agers believe a spiritual journey will result in harmony with the universe. The Bible says that there is only one path-Christ (John 14:6). New Agers believe that people can choose their own path in their journey and that all paths lead to the same destination. ![]() The Bible says to have daily conversations with God through prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17). New Agers say to chant mantras for several hours a day. There are several differences between the Christian spiritual journey and the New Age version. But what is meant by a spiritual journey toward Christlikeness is vastly different from a journey toward some kind of “spirituality” that does not include, and is not based upon, the Person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is an intentional lifestyle of growing deeper in knowledge and wisdom. Spiritual journey is a phrase used by many different religions to mean the natural progression of a person as they grow in understanding of God, the world, and himself.
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