TIME TO
GROW UP !

1 Corinthians 3:1-17
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I, Brethren, could not
speak to you as to
spiritual people but
as to carnal, as to
babes in Christ.
--1 Corinthians 3:1
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We all know that perpetual immaturity, is not only inappropriate, it's also unacceptable. For the Christian, it's vital that we mature. After we are born again and become followers of Christ, we are not expected to stay spiritual babies. The Scriptures challenge us to grow to be more like Him, JESUS.

When writing to the church at Corinth--a church with many problems--Paul said that their issues were rooted in a lack of spiritual development. In 1 Corinthians 3:1, he said, "I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ."

How do we grow beyond being just spiritual babes? Peter urged, "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). We do this by meditating on the Word of God and devoting ourselves to prayer (Ps. 119:97-104; Acts 1:14). Like the troubled church of Corinth, it may be time for us to grow up.

More like the Master I would live and grow,
More of His love to others I would show;
More self-denial, like His in Galilee,
More like the Master I long to ever be. -- cross
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Spiritual growth occurs when faith is cultivated.
ODB/BC

Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]