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Time To Grow Up
8/20/2010 11:40 am |
The Bible In One Year: Psalms 105-106; 1 Corinthians Read: 1 Corinthians 3.1-17 I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. —1 Corinthians 3:1 While browsing through some birthday cards in a gift shop, I found one that made me laugh. Its message read: “You are only young once, but you can be immature forever.” That card tickled my funny bone. There is something winsome about never having to grow up, as any fan of Peter Pan can attest. But 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. 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. —Gabriel Spiritual growth occurs when faith is cultivated. |
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8/23/2010 7:54 pm |
Psychologists believe that there are three main components to a person. Namely, the Adult, the Parent, and the Child. Perhaps, part of maturity is knowing when to be the appropriate mode for an occasion or situation. All of one, or none of one makes a person incomplete. In the U.S. it seems like "religion" has become a very controversial word. Let alone, signing correspondence with a "God Bless you, etc." Life without faith is incomplete and seems to lead to misery, as does an imbalance between the three aspects of our identity (adult, parent, and child). I have found that as long as my prayers continue (daily), such issues of completeness and balance are in God's hand. All I have to do is reach out for it. And, it is always there. Good to be back as I haven't posted for awhile. Take care and God bless you, Miriana, and everyone at IFF. Robert.  
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