I. The Learning Attitude of Chinese Mingding Doctrine: A Relentless, Lifelong Pursuit

Striving Upward Without End

1. Striving upward without end is the fundamental learning attitude of Chinese Mingding Doctrine. This applies to everyone, from the ordinary lay member to the pastor. There are no exceptions.
2. Learning is the critical pathway through which we know God and restore His image in us. If you stop learning, you drift away from God. It is as simple as that.
3. Continuous learning keeps the mind sharp and active. It prevents cognitive decline associated with laziness (such as dementia). It stops us from falling into the trap of thinking we have already arrived, forcing us to keep pressing forward.
4. Learning dismantles our old, carnal, and worldly logic systems, allowing us to construct a new framework that aligns with God's will.

The Imperative of Growth and the Core of Pastoral Care

1. In Chinese Mingding Doctrine, if you do not grow, you will feel the pressure. This pressure is necessary and good. It directly affects whether we can fulfill God's purpose of restoring His image in us.
2. Genuine pastoral care focuses on a person's growth, not on trivial domestic matters or daily life issues. Human flaws can only be exposed and resolved through relationships and active pastoring.
3. We must adopt a mindset of constant upgrading. We study Genesis repeatedly because we do not claim to possess the absolute truth. We must remain humble so that God can continue to reveal His truth to us.

Learning How to Live and Acquiring Wisdom

1. Much of the foolish behavior we see in daily life stems from the "garbage" stored in people's minds—namely, a carnal system of logic.
2. Knowing how to conduct oneself and how to live must be learned; it is not innate. The purpose of learning is to align with objective laws to gain practical benefit and edification, rather than relying on subjective whims.
3. Chinese Mingding Doctrine demands high standards from junior pastors. They must have the capacity to train others. They must never be content with old materials; they must constantly update themselves and take full responsibility.

II. Chinese Mingding Doctrine: Defined by Continuous Renewal and Progress

Continuous Renewal, Absolute Rejection of Rigidity

1. Chinese Mingding Doctrine is a theology of continuous renewal and progress. It is unlike mainstream secular theology, which often remains stagnant for centuries.
2. When confronted with disagreements, we do not argue or make excuses. We readily admit that we do not hold all the answers. This openness allows us to accept criticism and make necessary adjustments.
3. When we identify past errors in understanding or practice—especially unbiblical concepts of church building—we must dismantle them immediately without resistance. Continuous improvement is our norm, ensuring we align more precisely with God's heart.

Eradicating the Habit of Making Excuses, Focusing on Improvement

1. Making excuses is utterly pointless; it blocks progress. We must channel all our energy into improvement, not into rationalizing our failures.
2. Do not rest on past laurels. Accept criticism and adjust. Our pastoral system, in particular, must be constantly updated and calibrated to meet the changing demands of the times.

III. Problem-Solving as the Driver of Learning: A Relentless Research and Development Mindset

Unresolved Problems Mean Incomplete Mastery

1. As long as there are problems we cannot solve (as opposed to things we cannot explain), it proves we have not yet mastered the subject.
2. God's power far exceeds our current achievements. We are nowhere near our ceiling. Every unresolved problem must be treated as a rigorous "research project."

Refining Theory Through Practice

1. Our inner healing and deliverance theological framework is constantly updated. In solving real-world problems, we discover new spiritual laws.
2. Our vision, mission, and core values must be systematically reviewed and upgraded. This is a process of refining theory through practice. We thank God that we always face unsolved problems, for they compel us to keep learning and advancing.

Confronting the Unknown Honestly and Defining the Church's Role

1. When we are stumped by a question, there is no shame in it. We must honestly admit our ignorance, investigate the matter thoroughly, and return with the answer.
2. The church is essentially a research and training institution (one might even call it an "enterprise"). Its core objective is to train individuals to reflect the image of God.
3. Doing a job well is not "worldly." To think otherwise is absolute rubbish.

IV. The Ultimate Benchmark: Likeness to Jesus Christ

Knowing God is a Limitless Pursuit

1. The only true measure of whether we know God is how closely our lives resemble that of Jesus Christ.
2. To carry the title of Christian while acting contrary to Christ is the result of a mind cluttered with worldly logic.

Relentless Pursuit Until We Conform to Christ

1. Regardless of age, one must never stop striving. We must press upward relentlessly.
2. A pastor's focus must not be on the size of financial offerings, but on driving people to become more like Jesus Christ and pursuing the unity of the church.
3. Jesus Christ is our benchmark. We must judge ourselves by His standards, not by our own comfort or personal preferences.
4. Our view of salvation is progressive—we are being saved step-by-step, rather than through a one-off transaction.

Exposing Our Flaws in the Light of Holiness

1. The more we comprehend God's holiness, the more clearly we see our own deficiencies. This does not mean we have become worse; it means we now have a higher standard of comparison, allowing us to spot flaws that were previously invisible.
2. It is far better to recognize our flaws and eradicate them than to live in a fool's paradise, believing we are holy while remaining blind to our own corruption.

V. The Endless Horizon of Theology and Life

Theology is a Boundless Ocean

1. God has revealed the Scriptures, and we must construct a divine system of logic. This theological framework is infinite, just as the waters cover the sea.
2. If scientific inquiry is endless, how much more so is the study of God?

Guarding Against the Culture of Complacency

1. A culture of just getting by will eventually be exposed by God. He will work alongside us to lay bare our inner corruption, laziness, and complacent attitudes.
2. If you do not grow, relying on a few superficial religious routines will yield absolutely nothing.

The Church's Mission as a Human Resource Development Institution

1. The church is dedicated to training individuals to become more like Jesus Christ, fully reflecting the image of God.
2. Every leader, whether junior or senior, must roll up their sleeves and do this hard work. This is what it means to co-labor with God.
3. We have a vast array of research projects ahead of us. What is critical is our attitude toward learning. Our training programs will be continuously refined. This is a journey without an end.

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