New Energy Spiritual Center: What TYPE of BELIEVER are you?

In Matthew 13:18-22

Jesus Explains the Story About Seed

18 “So listen to the meaning of that story about the farmer:

19 “What about the seed that fell by the path? That is like the people who hear the teaching about God’s kingdom but do not understand it. The Evil One comes and takes away what was planted in their hearts.

20 “And what about the seed that fell on rocky ground? That is like the people who hear the teaching and quickly and gladly accept it.

21 But they do not let the teaching go deep into their lives. They keep it only a short time. As soon as trouble or persecution comes because of the teaching they accepted, they give up.

22 “And what about the seed that fell among the thorny weeds? That is like the people who hear the teaching but let worries about this life and love for money stop it from growing. So it does not produce a crop in their lives.

The SPIRITUAL GOAL is to become more than just a BELIEVER. Be honest with yourself: What TYPE of BELIEVER are you?

👉 LOW Energy Believer

👉 MID Energy Believer

👉 HIGH Energy Believer

BELIEVERS (Babes in Christ): will live OUTSIDE of God’s Paradise (Hood Heaven)

👉LOW ENERGY Believers: Negative attitude Christians, hateful Christians, Judas-type Christians. These individuals may struggle with bitterness, resentment, or hypocrisy in their faith journey.

Matthew 13:19

👉MID-ENERGY Believers: Believers who may lack motivation or commitment in their spiritual battle. They may struggle with apathy, complacency, or inconsistency in their service for Christ. These believers may feel overwhelmed or discouraged by the demands of spiritual warfare. They may struggle with doubt, fear, or spiritual fatigue.

Matthew 13:20-21

20 “And what about the seed that fell on rocky ground? That is like the people who hear the teaching and quickly and gladly accept it.

21 But they do not let the teaching go deep into their lives. They keep it only a short time. As soon as trouble or persecution comes because of the teaching they accepted, they give up.

👉HIGH ENERGY Believers: Believers who are becoming more dedicated and passionate about their faith. They want to grow closer to God, but still need help letting go of worldly attachments.

Matthew 13:22

New Energy Spiritual Center: What is HOOD HEAVEN?

Jesus will tell the “BELIEVERS”

I never knew you

DEPART FROM ME

but where will he send these CHRISTIANS…

to HELL

or HOOD HEAVEN (outside the gates of God’s Paradise??

New Energy Spiritual Center: What is HOOD HEAVEN?

Understanding the

SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

Many Christians like to say that BELIEVERS like Kanye West isn’t a REAL believer. This is a common sentiment not only towards Kanye, but also towards many other CELEBRITIES who profess FAITH in JESUS. However, labeling someone as not being a BELIEVER based on their ACTIONS alone can be misleading. Kanye West is indeed a BELIEVER, and so are many other celebrities who declare their FAITH in JESUS. It’s important to understand that being a BELIEVER is just the FIRST STEP in a much larger SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.

The First Step

Being a Believer

Believing in Jesus is the FOUNDATIONAL STEP of the CHRISTIAN FAITH. It involves accepting Jesus as LORD and SAVIOR and beginning a RELATIONSHIP with Him.

This phase is marked by a NEW FOUND FAITH and an initial understanding of GOD’S LOVE and GRACE.

Many celebrities, including Kanye, have publicly declared their BELIEF in JESUS, indicating that they have started this JOURNEY.

The Three Phases of the BELIEVER

LOW ENERGY Phase:

This is the starting point of the Christian journey. New believers are learning the basics of their faith and beginning to explore their relationship with God. This phase is often marked by enthusiasm and a desire to know more about Jesus.

MID ENERGY Phase:

As mid-energy believers continue their journey, they start to grow in their understanding and practice of their faith. This growth involves learning to live according to biblical principles, seeking a deeper relationship with God, and beginning to let go of worldly attachments. It’s a phase where believers are still learning and maturing.

HIGH ENERGY Phase:

The high energy believer phase is where believers are growing in their dedication and fervor for the spiritual battle. They actively seek to deepen their relationship with God and embody Christian principles in their daily lives. High energy believers are committed to living out their faith more fully, but may still need support in detaching from worldly influences and fully embracing their spiritual journey.

The Path to Maturity

Many Christians expect IMMEDIATE and DRASTIC changes in behavior from NEW BELIEVERS, especially those in the public eye like CELEBRITIES.

However, SPIRITUAL GROWTH is a PROCESS that takes time.

CRITICIZING someone for not acting like a MATURE CHRISTIAN when they are still in the EARLY STAGES of their FAITH JOURNEY overlooks this crucial aspect of SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT.

Many CELEBRITY CHRISTIANS public DECLARATION of FAITH has been met with SKEPTICISM by many CHRISTIANS. However, it’s essential to recognize that they’re in the EARLY STAGES of their SPIRITUAL JOURNEY. Like many NEW BELIEVERS, Kanye is navigating his FAITH, LEARNING, and GROWING. He may not yet exhibit all the characteristics of a MATURE CHRISTIAN, but this doesn’t negate his BELIEF in JESUS.

JUDGING someone’s FAITH based on their CURRENT ACTIONS can be shortsighted. Every BELIEVER, whether a CELEBRITY or an ORDINARY PERSON, starts their journey with the first step of BELIEVING in JESUS.

The process of GROWING in FAITH and reaching the SOLDIER or WARRIOR level takes time, PATIENCE, and GRACE.

As Christians, we should SUPPORT and ENCOURAGE one another, recognizing that SPIRITUAL GROWTH is a JOURNEY that involves many phases. Instead of CRITICIZING those who are still MATURING, let’s walk alongside them and help them GROW into the STRONG, mature Christians they are called to be!