Why is it important to depend on God for spiritual growth?

The speaker in the sermon illustrates that true spiritual growth comes not from human effort but from complete dependence on God. Paul expressed in 1 Thessalonians 3:12 that it is the Lord who makes believers increase and abound in love. Reliance on God emphasizes our need for Him in every aspect of our spiritual walk. This dependence fosters a relationship built on trust and acknowledgment of our inability to achieve holiness on our own, leading us to rely more on Christ and His sufficiency. Spiritual maturity involves recognizing our weakness and looking to God to establish our hearts.