Measuring True Spirituality

People who are alive:

Experience a full inner life because of knowing God

Are passionate, primarily about knowing God personally - (John 17:3)

Manifest humility and acknowledge a healthy dependence on God - (John 15:5; Romans 12:3)

Demonstrate contentedness and stability, joy and delight - (Proverbs 19:23; Philippians 4: 11 b-12)

Understand themselves as those who possess a unique set of gifts, strengths, and weaknesses - (Psalm 139)

Are able to think clearly and to experience a full range of emotion - (John 11 :33-35; 2 Corinthians 10:5)

Cultivate rich relationships with God and others

Hear and respond appropriately to God in love, obedience, and repentance with minimal coercion - (John 14:21,23)

Demonstrate empathy that leads to appropriate action - (John 11 :33-35)

Effectively engage with other people without being preoccupied with themselves - (Philippians 2:3-4; Hebrews 10:24-25)

Seek godly wisdom and counsel - (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Pay careful attention to "invisible, eternal reality" beyond "visible, temporary reality" - (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)

Demonstrate a sense of Purpose and Vision

Understand their own "story" (how their longings, wounds, and life themes enable God's plan for their lives) - (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

Create a perspective on what God desires to accomplish regardless of their experience - (Hebrews 11: 13-16) Demonstrate confidence in God through boldness of action - (Jeremiah 17:7)

Recognize that they are dead to domination of sin - (Romans 6: 11; 1 Peter 2:24)

Pursue dreams with commitment and endurance - (Acts 20:24; Philippians 3:13-14)