Text:  Philippians 2:12-30

Sermon in a sentence:  Spiritual maturity is its own reward.

Three encouraging truths about making a deeper commitment to your own spiritual growth—

#1  You won't have to dial it up—real spiritual growth comes from the inside out—verses 12-13. 

#2  You won't become weird—real spiritual growth overflows with life-giving hope to other people—verses 14-18.

#3  You won't lose your identity—real spiritual growth transforms ordinary men and women into extraordinary examples of God's grace—verses 19-30.