THE NECESSITY OF GROWTH 2

“When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Growing up in the faith requires that, one’s mind is inundated and renewed rightly with the true gospel of Jesus Christ and his finished work on the cross for us. And this can only be possible as we make conscious effort to feed on the word of God . So apostle Peter told us “as newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” 1 Peter‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭KJV‬‬. The number one key to growing up in the faith is about building a personal relationship with the Word of God. So When Paul told us that he’s moved from being a child into a matured man, he was obviously telling us about a level of insight, understanding and revelation he has gained through the gospel which has greatly influenced his life, setting him apart from his previous  state of being as a baby Christian into a matured man. These truths had now shaped his words, speech, his understanding, perceptions, his thoughts and actions as a believer and he could attest to the fact that, the things he used to do, the ways he used to act , think , perceive and understand things are no more the same. At least we know of how legalistic and zealous he was concerning the law and the traditions of his fathers until he encountered Christ(Gal 1:13-15) and the great turnaround of his life for Jesus afterwards.

Dear Believer, it is imperative that you make a conscious effort to grow in your walk with God. It is important that you pay close attention to the gospel, stick to it and walk in the liberating truth that it carries. That’s the hallmark of true discipleship. 

It amazes me how most church folks after many years of being in church and going from one program to the other etc still act as though they are infants in the faith being tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine and cunning craftiness which are only meant to deceive many. 

But let’s Remember that, one of the main purpose of the ministerial gifts is to bring us unto maturity. (Eph 4:14) 

Shalom!

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