There's an of import residuum betwixt "our part" in addition to "God's part" inward transforming our minds
(Romans 12:1-2).
We can't modify ourselves, nor tin nosotros exactly sit down dorsum in addition to intend it volition happen. Both attitudes stunt our increment inward Christ.
Philippians 2:12-13 is mayhap the close succinct explanation of spiritual balance:
"Work difficult to demo the results of your salvation, obeying God amongst deep reverence in addition to fearfulness [our part]. For God is working inward you, giving yous the wishing in addition to the ability to produce what pleases him [God's part]."
Our part: essay our beloved past times obeying Christ, taking our faith seriously, beingness deliberate (John 14:23).
God's part: transform us from the within out, changing our desires in addition to giving us ability to modify our actions.
These are around ways nosotros produce our part:
- Bible study
- prayer
- fellowship, service to others
- self-denial, self-control
- enjoying fourth dimension amongst our Lord
