Our Part and God's Part - Philippians 2:12-13

There's an important balance between "our part" and "God's part" in transforming our minds 
(Romans 12:1-2).

We can't change ourselves, nor can we simply sit back and think it will happen. Both attitudes stunt our growth in Christ.

Philippians 2:12-13 is perhaps the most succinct explanation of spiritual balance:

"Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear [our part]. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him [God's part]."

Our part: prove our love by obeying Christ, taking our faith seriously, being deliberate (John 14:23).

God's part: transform us from the inside out, changing our desires and giving us power to change our actions.

These are some ways we do our part:

• Bible study
• prayer
• fellowship, service to others
• self-denial, self-control
• enjoying time with our Lord

We can enhance God's work by being proactive or hinder it by being passive. Let's be proactive!