Building Church

χάρις charis: Grace, favor, kindness, blessing

Favor is the blessing of God on our life that:
a. Increases our influence with God and with people
b. Results in unusual success or effectiveness
c. Affirms the things we do by His presence upon us
d. Acts as a shield of protection

KEY #1: Come Near to God and He Will Come Near to You

KEY #2: Pursue Purity Both Inwardly and Outwardly

Strong's Greek: 1374. δίψυχος (dipsuchos) -- of two minds, wavering

KEY #3: Practice Godly Repentance Not Just Remorse

"The awareness of sin used to be our shadow. Christians hated sin, feared it, fled from it, grieved over it. Some of our grandparents agonized over their sins... But the shadow has dimmed. Nowadays, the accusation 'you have sinned' is often said with a grin, and with a tone that signals an inside joke."— Cornelius Plantinga, Not the Way It's Supposed to Be

KEY #4: Humble Yourself and Let God Do the Lifting

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself - it's thinking of yourself less." Rick Warren