It’s not natural to remain a child.
Maturity leads to self-government. What would it be like if my mommy still had
to change my diaper when I’m 40 years old – and who would give the keys to the
car to a three-year-old? We all need to
grow up (spiritually).
Every person has a desire and a need for good
instruction. The same goes for our
hunger for knowledge and understanding into the fullness of God (Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit). It is primary to teach
principles and not laws. It’s better to
“teach a man to fish than give him a fish”
The Bible is not God or a substitute for him, but it does
point to him and reveal him. Anything
that is contrary to what the Word of God (the Bible) says – is opposed to God,
himself. The Bible is the basis and
foundation of our faith and growth.
There are gifts given to men for the perfecting of our
faith, the equipping of our spirit-man, bringing us into the oneness of faith,
instruction into the full accurate knowledge of Christ, and leading us to
maturity. These gifts are those who are
called by God to be Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, and Evangelists.
Maturity springs forth from the heart – not the intellect or
the flesh.
We must provide a safe place for everyone to mature. Growing up requires opportunities for making
mistakes as well as having successes.
