I. The Learning Attitude in Chinese Mingding Doctrine: A Never-Ending Pursuit

Striving Upward, Without End

1. Striving upward, without end is the most fundamental learning attitude in Chinese Mingding Doctrine, applicable to all members and pastors alike.
2. Learning is the key pathway for us to know God and restore His image. Without learning, we drift away from God.
3. Learning keeps our minds sharp and active, preventing diseases associated with laziness (such as Alzheimer's). It helps us avoid thinking we have already attained, and instead, encourages continuous pursuit.
4. Learning assists us in dismantling old, carnal, and worldly logic systems, and building new systems that align with God's heart.

The Importance of Growth and the Core of Shepherding

1. In Chinese Mingding Doctrine, there is pressure to grow, which is good because it concerns our ability to restore the purpose of God's image in us.
2. True shepherding focuses on personal growth, rather than external matters like marriage or trivial life issues. People's problems can only be exposed and resolved in relationships and shepherding.
3. We must have a concept of "continuous upgrading," like studying Genesis multiple times, because we do not believe we possess all truth. We must humble ourselves and allow God to continually reveal.

Learning to Be Human and Living Wisely

1. Many "foolish" behaviors in life stem from the "garbage" loaded in our minds, that is, carnal logic systems.
2. Learning "how to be human" and "how to live" requires study; it is not innate. The purpose of learning is to gain benefits and edification based on objective laws, not on our subjective opinions.
3. Chinese Mingding Doctrine has requirements for small group leaders, who should have the ability to train others. They should not be satisfied with old materials but must continuously update and be responsible.

II. Chinese Mingding Doctrine: A Characteristic of Continuous Renewal and Progress

Continuous Renewal, Never Stagnant

1. Chinese Mingding Doctrine is a theology that is constantly renewing and progressing, unlike secular popular theologies that may not have changed for centuries.
2. When faced with disagreements, we do not argue or explain, but openly admit that we do not possess all truth. This allows us to accept criticism and continuously adjust.
3. For past misunderstandings and practices, especially church-building concepts that do not align with the Bible, we must promptly overturn them and never resist. Improvement is the norm, to more accurately hit God's heart.

Avoid the Bad Habit of Explaining, Focus on Improvement

1. Explanation is meaningless because it hinders improvement. We should devote all our energy to improvement, rather than making excuses for our mistakes.
2. Do not dwell on past achievements, but accept criticism and continuously adjust. The shepherding system needs constant renewal and adjustment with the times.

III. Problem-Solving as the Driving Force of Learning: A Never-Ending Research

Unresolved Problems Mean Incomplete Learning

1. As long as there are unresolved problems (not unexplainable problems), it indicates that we have not fully learned.
2. God's power far exceeds what we do. We are far from the "ceiling." Every unresolved problem is our "research project."

Adjusting Theory in Practice

1. The healing and deliverance theological system is constantly updated because in solving problems, we discover new laws.
2. Our vision, mission, and core values also need continuous refinement and upgrading. This is a process of continuously adjusting theory in practice. We thank God that we always have unresolved problems, which drive us to continuously learn and progress.

Facing the Unknown and the Church's Position Frankly

1. When stumped by a question, we should not feel embarrassed but should frankly admit that we do not understand, then go and figure it out before returning to inform.
2. The church is a research and training institution (even referred to as a "company"), whose core goal is to train people to have the image of God.
3. Doing work well is not "worldly"; that is a "garbage" concept.

IV. Measuring Standard: Whether We Are Like Jesus Christ

Knowing God Is Endless

1. The standard by which we measure whether we know God is whether we live like Jesus Christ.
2. Having the title of Christian but not acting like Jesus is because of a mind full of worldly logic systems.

Continuous Pursuit Until We Are Like Jesus

1. Regardless of age, we should never stop pursuing and should strive upward.
2. The pastor's focus is not on how much people contribute, but on forcing people to become more and more like Jesus Christ, pursuing the unity of the church.
3. Jesus Christ is our "benchmark." We should judge ourselves by Him, not by our comfort or preferences.
4. Our view of salvation is "increasingly saved" step by step, not a one-time completion.

Seeing Our "Filth" in Holy Light

1. The more we know God's holiness, the more we can see our "filth." This is not because we are becoming more filthy, but because we have a holier standard of comparison, enabling us to see previously unseen shortcomings.
2. Seeing filth and removing it is always better than thinking we are holy but not knowing our filth.

V. The Endless Nature of Theology and Life

Theology Is an Endless Ocean

1. God has revealed the Bible, and we need to construct a godly logic system. This theological system is endless, like the knowledge of the sea filling the ocean.
2. Since science is endless, how much more so is theology?

Beware of the Culture of "Drifting Along"

1. The culture of drifting along will sooner or later be revealed by God. God will work with us to show the filth, laziness, and "drifting along" mentality within us.
2. Without growth, relying only on those "few religious tricks" will not accomplish much.

The Church's Mission as a "Human Resources Agency"

1. The church is dedicated to training people to be more like Jesus Christ and more in the image of God.
2. Whether small group leaders or senior pastors, we are all engaged in this "work," which is working with God.
3. We have many "research projects," but what is important is to have a learning attitude. The training content will be continuously improved. This is a never-ending journey.

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