1 John 2:6 tells us that whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which He walked. How did Jesus walk?
God’s Word tells us that Jesus increased in wisdom (intellectual/mental growth) and in stature (physical growth) and in favor of God (spiritual growth)and man (social growth) (Luke 2:52).
So the question becomes, how do we increase in each of these four areas?
Wisdom
Ask God to give you wisdom (James 1:5). Read, study, and apply Biblical principles to your life. Read one chapter each day from the book titled Wisdom to Succeed in Life and Business by Jane M. Kramer. Talk with people who have Godly wisdom.
Stature
Jesus did a lot of walking. So remember to incorporate a minimum of 30 minutes of daily physical activity.
Favor with God
The Great Commandment is to love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, and mind. (Matthew 22:37). If we love God, we will keep His Word (John 14:15) (1 John 2:5), including His Commandments (1 John 5:3). And in order to keep His Word and Commandments, we need to spend time each day reading our Bible and applying its principles.
And men (this means all people)
God created us to do good things for others (Ephesians 2:10)—not just to consume resources and serve ourselves. So think about opportunities to help and encourage others, such as your family, friends, and neighbors.