"How to Obtain and 'Buy' the Spirit from the Perspectives of the Lord, the Word, and the Spirit"

 

"How to Obtain and 'Buy' the Spirit from the Perspectives of the Lord, the Word, and the Spirit"

"But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ..."

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction..."

"In order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit."

"Pray in the Spirit at all times..."

"Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead..." 

Dimension	Methods	Scripture Text	Spiritual Significance	Practical Application	Examples
Lord	1. Love the Lord above all 2. Count everything as loss 3. Know Christ	Matt 22:37 Phil 3:7-10 1 Pet 2:4,6-7 "Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'"	- Total commitment to God - Viewing Christ as the supreme treasure - Redefining life's value	- Prioritize the Lord - Adjust life's priorities - Pursue intimate relationship with Christ	- Paul treasuring knowing Christ - Counting previous gains as loss - Complete surrender to God
Word	1. Enjoy the Lord's word daily 2. Be saturated with divine Scripture 3. Deal with sin 4. Abide in communion with the Lord	Ps 119:147-148 1 John 1:7,9 2 Tim 3:16-17 Col 3:16 "I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words." "If we walk in the light, as he is in the light..."	- Thirsting for God's word - Continuously dealing with sin - Scripture as a tool for spiritual growth	- Establish consistent spiritual devotion - Pursue spiritual life growth - Maintain spiritual sensitivity	- Morning Scripture meditation - Memorizing and reflecting on verses - Repentance and confession - Spiritual prayer
Spirit	1. Prayer life 2. Filled with Holy Spirit 3. Redeem time 4. Live according to the mingled spirit	Eph 6:18 Eph 5:14-21 1 Thess 5:16-19 Rom 8:4 "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances..."	- Rely on the Spirit's power - Maintain spiritual alertness - Pursue being filled with the Spirit - Live by the Spirit	- Develop a prayer life - Practice spiritual sensitivity  Live out Christ's testimony - Cooperate with God	- Regular morning and evening prayer - Praise and worship - Planned time management - Following the Spirit's guidance

Deeper Understanding:

1.      "Buying the Spirit" is about actively and intentionally pursuing spiritual life

2.      Requires investment: time, energy, complete surrender

3.      Ultimate goals:

o   Testify for Jesus

o   Receive the Lord's reward

o   Participate in the Lamb's wedding feast

Key Principles of Spiritual Pursuit:

• Proactive seeking
• Watchful prayer
• Obedience to the Spirit
• Continuous practice
• Total commitment

Spiritual Insights:

• The process of "buying the Spirit" is not a financial transaction
• It represents a voluntary, wholehearted investment in spiritual growth
• Requires continuous, intentional alignment with God's will
• Involves transformation of the entire being: spirit, soul, and body

Practical Spiritual Disciplines:

• Daily surrender
• Consistent Scripture intake
• Persistent prayer
• Immediate obedience to spiritual promptings
• Cultivating sensitivity to the Holy Spirit

 

*Please refer to International Training for Elders and Responsible Brothers October 2024

General Subject: Living in the Reality of the Kingdom of God

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