My Reader’s Best Advice for Christians

They came through with great nuggets of wisdom.

I recently attended a wedding where the couple asked guests to write their best marital advice, and it gave me an idea.

Everyone can learn something from someone else’s experience. So, I asked my readers what advice they would give to a new Christian.

I was blown away by the responses.

Hearing the wisdom from experienced Christians benefits all of us.

Here’s a summary:

1. Study the Bible.

• Studying, not just reading, is imperative to your growth as a Christian.
• A good place to begin would be the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Romans is another good book for beginners.
• Establish a daily devotional routine.

2. Pray.

• Part of building a relationship with God is talking to Him.
• Prayers don’t have to be fancy. He hears and understands what’s in your heart.
• Ask for wisdom and understanding.
• Fight your battles on your knees.

3. Join a Bible-believing church.

• A church doesn’t exist for your entertainment or amusement. A church must stand for and against what is taught in Scripture.
• Find a church where you will learn how to study and understand the Bible.
• A pastor is only human and will make mistakes. It’s important not to put them on a pedestal. Test their instruction against the Bible. There are many false teachers leading our churches today.

4. Find a mentor.

• Ask a seasoned Christian to work with you. If you don’t know of someone, ask your pastor or deacon to make a suggestion.

5. Remember these things:

• Following and serving God is a daily choice.
• God has a plan for you; everything doesn’t happen overnight, be patient. Mistakes will happen. Cooperate with God as He reshapes your life.
• Problems do not disappear when you become a Christian, life will not become easy. Don’t give up.
• God is the only one who won’t let you down, so don’t put all your hope in other Christians, your pastor, or the institution of the church; they will disappoint.
• Leave friends who will inhibit your growth and sinful habits behind. The Lord will guide you in this area.
• The enemy is real and will continue to try to discourage and destroy you.

What would you add to this list?
Leave your advice in the comment section and join this conversation!

Since I write mini-devotionals, I couldn’t include every answer from the 30 people who responded. I had to summarize, but I encourage you to read the writer’s responses in their own words by checking out this link in Substack. Their own words are encouraging and inspirational.

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Originally published at https://katedreston.substack.com.