Winnowed Warrior
Critical Steps
It's All About Jesus:
Our 9-Steps to becoming a Winnowed Warrior begin with and remain in Jesus.
These Tactical Steps are Christ-Centered, progressive, and are to be achieved in order with the aid and accountability of others.
Step 1:
We accept that our spiritual wealth comes from Jesus alone.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Step 2:
We grieve knowing that Jesus accepted the responsibility for our sins.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Step 3:
We admit our power is from Jesus and must be made obedient to Him.
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."
Step 4:
We desire to love ourselves and others as Jesus first loved us.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
Step 5:
We strive to consistently hold a Christ-Like forgiving and compassionate heart for ourselves and others.
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
Step 6:
We work to discern, according to Jesus, what is True, Noble, Right, Pure, Lovely, Admirable, Excellent and Praiseworthy at all times.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
Step 7:
We will seek to create harmony in and outside the body of Christ.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
Step 8:
We will follow Jesus prepared for deceit, distraction, and discouragement from our enemies.
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness."
Step 9:
We will rejoice in our sufferings because we know that our true inheritance is found in Christ Jesus who awaits us in heaven.
"Rejoice and be glad, becasue great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."