Progressive Sanctification

How God sanctifies us and makes us holy and obedient

God is using my personal experiences with Him as an example for you to learn from.

The other day while I was driving around, the Lord told me something in my mind.

1) Start saying hello more to your neighbors

2) Welcome people who come to you uninvited

Be more friendly

Let's start with the latter.

God told me that meeting people who come to see me without first calling or asking for permission to come to my house, are opportunities and connections to prosperity for me. The Apostle Paul welcomed everyone who came to Him ().

God says that my high standards and manners are closing the door to His opportunities to prosperity. He showed me not to be demanding about uninvited guests. To be nice to them because it will hurt them that I put my standards before meeting them. Welcome them to witness to them and also for the opportunities they have.

The former

I reported that chair. I didn't know if the manager was home. If it was a break in. so I told the owner. My mind told me that this was the work of the manager not a break in and to leave it alone cos the manager knows what he's doing. My intention was to help but it showed me that if I would have been in communication more with my neighbors and the managers, that I would have known about that chair. So, God said that I should talk more to my neighbors so that I know what's going on and won't step on anybody's toes trying to help.

it was a small voice, almost like a realization, that showed me how to better myself in these two matters. Let people come see me uninvited and don't get on them for breaking my standard of calling before you come. And talk more to people so that I know what's going on and won't offend anybody with my ignorance. I won't be ignorant if I say hello more to people, talk, communicate and find out what's going on in the neighborhood.

This is an example of How God changes people's sinful ways into love for your neighbor. It takes time and personal growth which the Holy Spirit does. God gives the increase.

1 Cor. 3:1-9