The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #271 - Joby Martin // Abide And Grow
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Jan 14, 2026 Explore the transformative journey of loving God with your soul by abiding in Christ. Discover the powerful vine metaphor and learn the importance of pruning distractions for spiritual growth. Engage in the practice of mortifying sin while vivifying holy desires to deepen your relationship. Identify what hinders your devotion and embrace God's presence, community, and Word as essentials. Finally, find comfort in the promise that drawing near to God ensures you will be met with grace and support.
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Abiding Is The Source Of Spiritual Fruit
- Jesus invites believers to abide in him as the necessary relational root for spiritual fruitfulness.
- Apart from abiding in Christ, you can do nothing and will wither like a cut branch.
Cut Sin And Feed Holy Desire
- Prune sins decisively: don’t pet or tame them, cut them off and throw them away.
- Feed life by adding practices that stir affections for Christ so sin won’t choke growth.
Neutral Habits Can Stunt Growth
- Not all growth blockers are sinful; many are harmless things that entangle like hobbies or entertainment.
- These neutral entanglements can displace spiritual rhythms and stunt love for God.