H.U.N.G.E.R. - N is for...

Never be satisfied.

Wait a second, as Christians aren’t we called to be content? How about this verse?

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

This is true but it is referring to material things. What I am talking about is the idea that we should “never be satisfied with our current level of sanctification (aka holiness.”)

Timeout again. We know that our deeds don’t save us - our faith does. So, if we are saved, then what else really matters?

That is a great question and one that we need to explore scripture to answer but here is the basic thought:

Saved Christians will have a desire to grow in holiness, obedience and dependence upon God as we mature in our faith. A saving faith won’t be satisfied with the status quo.

This passage tells us why:

2 Peter 1:5-11 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Another way to say this might be that our lives should have an “upward trajectory” showing Increasing evidence of a saving faith that is marked by spiritual maturity and fruitfulness. This won’t happen by being content with the status quo. The result of this is that we will become more useful to God in His purposes here on earth.

In order to be diligent is pursuing moral excellence we have to be willing to regularly examine our priorities and make sure that they are consistent with God’s calling for us. Take some time to do that right now. What adjustments do you need to make?

So can we ever be satisfied??? Yes, there is one way:

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Stay hungry,

Big E