A Matter of Consistency

At the Sunday night service, the subject of consistency came up.  We were discussing 1 John 3, and the practice of righteousness.  As a musician, I have learned the distinct and certain value of consistency in practicing.  But consistency does not mean repetition without focus.  Instead, consistency that serves the purpose of growth is focus, intent on repetition for the purpose of improvement.  In relation to the practice of righteousness, we must say that consistency serves the purpose of increasing in dependence upon the Word of God and reliance upon His grace to sustain us from moment to moment.  Let us then strive to become consistent in obedience to the Lord.