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How do we know that conversion involves labor?

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Conversion involves spiritual labor, characterized by striving and seeking after God.

Conversion is often misconceived as a simple or instantaneous act, yet it involves significant spiritual labor. The Scriptures reveal that entering the kingdom of God requires effort, as Jesus noted in Luke 13:24, 'Strive to enter in at the straight gate.' This 'striving' indicates an active engagement in seeking God and understanding His truth. Furthermore, conversion includes wrestling with the conviction of sin and a deep yearning for the grace that only God can provide. The believer participates in this transformative process through prayer, heartfelt seeking, and genuinely acknowledging their need for salvation, all of which exemplify the labor involved in true conversion.
Scripture References: Luke 13:24, Hebrews 4:11

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Spiritual Labour
Henry Sant · May 10, 2015
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