Reference

1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Timothy 4:7-10, Hebrews 12:1-4

Spiritual Transformation is a process and that process is advanced through spiritual disciplines.  As with anything associated with a process there must be a beginning and an ending; process implies that something is involved in a systematic course of action.  It is important to note that a process often is akin to linear movement or progress.  There must be a measurable effect of the object on something else.