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

Strive Upward, Without End

1. Strive Upward, Without End is the most fundamental learning attitude in Chinese Mingding Doctrine, applicable to both ordinary 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 clear and active, avoiding diseases associated with laziness (such as Alzheimer's). It prevents us from thinking we have already attained, but rather encourages continuous pursuit.
4. Learning helps us dismantle old, carnal, and worldly logic systems and build new systems that align with God's will.

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 whether we can restore the purpose of God's image in us.
2. True shepherding focuses on personal growth, not 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 the concept of "constant upgrading," just as Genesis can be studied multiple times. We do not assume 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, i.e., 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. They should have the ability to train others, not be satisfied with old materials, but continuously update and take responsibility.

II. Chinese Mingding Doctrine: Characteristics of Continuous Renewal and Progress

Continuously Renew, Never Stagnate

1. Chinese Mingding Doctrine is a theology that is constantly renewed and progressing, unlike secular popular theologies that may not have changed for centuries.
2. When faced with disagreements, we do not argue or explain; we 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, never resist, and improve as a 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 continuous adjustment with the times.

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

Unresolved Problems Indicate Incomplete Learning

1. As long as there are unresolved problems (not unexplainable problems), it indicates that we have not learned thoroughly.
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 to solve 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 Positioning Honestly

1. When stumped by a question, we should not feel embarrassed but honestly admit that we do not understand, then go and find out and come back 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 a good job 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.

Continuously Pursue Until We Are Like Jesus

1. Regardless of age, we should never stop pursuing; we must 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 and pursuing the unity of the church.
3. Jesus Christ is our "benchmark." We should use Him as the standard to judge ourselves, not our comfort or preferences.
4. Our view of salvation is gradually "becoming more and more saved," 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 comparison standard and can 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 revealed the Bible, and we need to build a godly logic system. This theological system is endless, like the knowledge of the sea covering the ocean.
2. Since science is endless, how much more so is theology?

Beware of the "Passing Time" Culture

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

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

1. The church is dedicated to training people to be more like Jesus Christ and more in the image of God.
2. Both small group leaders and senior pastors are engaged in this "working" task, 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, which is a never-ending journey.

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