The One Degree Rule

Summary

This message encourages individuals to assess their 'spiritual temperature,' reflecting on their passion for sharing Jesus' love with others. The speaker suggests using a scale of 1 to 10 to gauge one's level of engagement in prayer, relationships, and evangelism. To increase this passion, they recommend prayer, spending time with those far from God (proximity), and sharing stories of faith (testimonies). The 'one degree rule' encourages small, intentional steps to raise one's spiritual commitment, urging individuals to ask God to increase their heart for others and deepen their faith-driven actions.

Takeaways

• 🔥 **Spiritual Temperature**: Recognize your current spiritual temperature on a scale of 1 to 10, reflecting your passion for sharing the love of Jesus.
• 🙏 **Prayer**: Use prayer to ask God to increase your spiritual temperature and to open the hearts of others to Jesus.
• 👥 **Proximity**: Spend time with people who are not yet close to God to let your presence and the love of Jesus influence them.
• 📖 **Testimonies**: Share and listen to stories of changed lives to inspire and connect with those who don't know Jesus.
• 🔄 **One Degree Rule**: Aim to increase your spiritual temperature by one degree, no matter where you are on the scale.
• 🚀 **Personal Growth**: Whether you're at a low or high point, there's always room to grow in your spiritual journey.
• 💡 **Engagement**: Actively seek ways to engage with others in a way that naturally shares your faith and the story of Jesus.
• 🌟 **Natural Organic Sharing**: Share your faith in a way that feels organic and natural, making it easier for others to connect.
• 💖 **Love for Others**: Cultivate a love for those who are far from God, praying for them and seeking their spiritual well-being.
• 🔝 **Maximizing Potential**: If you're already at a 10, strive to go beyond, setting a personal goal to increase your spiritual temperature even higher.

Q & A

What is meant by 'spiritual temperature' in the context of the transcript?

In the context of the transcript, 'spiritual temperature' refers to the level of passion and engagement one has for sharing the love of Jesus with others, ranging from a lack of engagement (cold) to a high level of active engagement (hot).

How is the spiritual temperature measured on a scale?

The spiritual temperature is measured on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 represents little to no engagement in sharing the love of Jesus, and 10 represents a high level of daily engagement and passion.

What does the speaker suggest if one's spiritual temperature is 'cold'?

If one's spiritual temperature is 'cold', the speaker suggests praying more, engaging with people who don't know Jesus, and thinking more about sharing one's faith.

What is the 'one degree rule' mentioned in the transcript?

The 'one degree rule' is a simple idea to increase one's spiritual temperature by praying to God to raise it by one degree, thereby growing in passion and love for sharing the faith.

How can prayer help in raising one's spiritual temperature?

Prayer can help raise one's spiritual temperature by asking God to increase love for others, change one's heart, and open the hearts of those who are far from God.

What is the concept of 'proximity' in relation to spiritual temperature?

Proximity refers to spending time with people who are far from God, allowing one's presence to bring the love and grace of Jesus and fostering a desire to share the faith with them.

Why is sharing testimonies important in raising spiritual temperature?

Sharing testimonies is important because it involves telling and listening to stories of changed lives, which can inspire and encourage both the teller and listener to grow in their faith and share it with others.

What are three simple things suggested to raise one's spiritual temperature?

The three simple things suggested are prayer, proximity (spending time with people far from God), and sharing testimonies.

How can one maintain or increase their spiritual temperature if they are already at a 10?

Even if one is at a 10, they can still ask God to increase their spiritual temperature, aiming to make their scale go beyond 10, thus maintaining and enhancing their passion and engagement.

What is the purpose of increasing one's spiritual temperature?

The purpose of increasing one's spiritual temperature is to grow in love and passion for Jesus and to be more effective in sharing the faith with others.

How can one's spiritual temperature affect their interactions with others?

A higher spiritual temperature can lead to more meaningful and impactful interactions with others, as one is more likely to engage with a heart full of love and a desire to share the faith.