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Grace-Filled Growth, Not Spiritual Grinding

Christian growth is real, but it is often misunderstood. Many believers quietly assume that spiritual maturity comes through pressure, intensity, and constant effort. When growth feels slow, they push harder. When they stumble, they double their resolve. Over time, the Christian life can begin to feel more like spiritual grinding than grace-filled growth. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why Scripture presents a very different picture. Drawing from Matthew 11:28–30, John 15, and 2 Peter 3:18, this episode shows that Jesus calls the weary not to greater…

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