Today we're discussing part 8 in our 12-week Discipleship series with hosts Bryan Dwyer and Ross Anderson and special guest Tracy Dwyer. 

As Christians, we live to honor God. We have a new nature, but we have old habits that need to fall away over time. 2 Peter‬ ‭1:3‬ tells us that "By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life." Three-legged stools need all three legs to stand. You’ll need all three of these things to live this new life that honors God:

God’s Spirit. We need a new power source, more than will power to honor God. The Spirit leads from the inside out, empowering us to honor God every day. Ezekiel 36:26-27

God’s Word. We need a new way to think. The Bible guides us and shows us the attitudes and actions that honor God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

God’s People. We need a new community; we can't live this new life on our own. Other believers help us stay on the right track, both one-on-one and in the local church.

We started a relationship with God by grace, and now we live this new life by grace. All three legs of the stool are from God - pure gifts: His Spirit, His Word, His People.

Talk about this topic as a family, with your small group, or in a mentoring relationship by using the discipleship tools at https://www.pursuegod.org/go/

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