The Power of Repetition

Text: Philippians 3:1 (KJV)

“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.”

One of the most important lessons we learn in discipleship is summed up in Paul’s words: "To write the same things to you..."

Repetition is not a sign of stagnation—it is a tool for safety, for depth, and for establishment in the truth.

When Paul wrote to the church in Philippi, he reminded them that what he was sharing wasn’t new. These were the same truths he had always taught them. And yet, he didn’t apologize for repeating himself. Why? “For you, it is safe.”

Repetition Brings Stability

The believer’s depth doesn’t come from always hearing something new. It comes from learning the same truths over and over again until they are:

• Understood

• Practiced

• Lived out
  

As ministers, we must never grow weary of teaching the same foundational truths repeatedly.
As disciples, we must embrace the repetition, knowing our safety and spiritual sanity lie in it.

We live in a time when many believers are constantly seeking something "deeper"—a new revelation, a mysterious angle, something outside the written Word.

They fall into the trap described in 2 Timothy 4:3:

“…they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears…”

Many abandon the simplicity found in Christ and chase after extra-biblical experiences or opinions. But this only leads to confusion and spiritual shipwreck.

True depth is not found in mystery or complexity—it is found in mastery.

Spiritual growth comes when the written Word is taught simply and repeatedly, until it becomes part of you.

Repetition brings:

• Establishment – you become grounded, firm, and unshakable in the truth.

• Mastery – you’re able to practice and apply what you’ve learned.

• Readiness – you can discern and reject error when it comes.
  

2 Peter 1:12–13 (NKJV)
“For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth.”
“Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you.”

Peter echoes Paul’s heart:

• Reminding helps you stay established.

• Repetition stirs you up to take action.

Repetition keeps the fire of the Word alive in you.

Whenever the same simple truths are repeated, and you feel bored, pause and remember this:

For you, it is safe. In that very moment of perceived boredom, your roots are growing deeper—silently, but surely. Some believers never grow because they think hearing something once or twice is enough. But the truth that isn’t repeated is rarely practiced. If you’re not seeing fruit in a specific area of your spiritual walk, it may be that you haven’t exposed your heart often enough to that truth.

Final Encouragement

Dear minister, teach it again.
Dear disciple, listen again.
Depth is not in novelty—it is in repetition.
Growth is not in complexity—it is in consistency.

Learn the art of repetition. Embrace it. And watch how it transforms your walk with God.

Confession: Say with Me

I am not bored with the simplicity of the message of Christ.
I give my heart to learning and practicing the same truths.
I do not have itchy ears.
In doing these, I am established in the truth.
I am stirred up to walk in obedience.
I call myself blessed. Amen.

Ibukun is a Christian, a Pastor, a Certified faith-based counselor, and a worship leader. He currently serves as a Young Adults & Youth church pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God and is domiciled in Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria. He is passionate about teaching the Word, thereby helping believers grow spiritually. He holds several meetings via his local church which are focused on sessions of teaching the word, flowing in the Holy Ghost, and healing meetings. You can listen to Pastor Ibukun's sermons here. Check out more of his posts here.

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