God made you and I to mature physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Ephesians 4:12-13 says God’s people are meant to mature together in the knowledge and grace of Christ, and to become mature, attaining “to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” God looks at His children and essentially says, “Grow up.” This is not a condescending command, but the loving direction of a Father who knows what is best for you.
Part of growing up in Christ takes place within a local church. This is not a one-time event, but the process that occurs as you commit to live in close relationship with other Christians. Together, God’s children will come to know Him more fully, and the world will look on and see the gospel of Christ in action.
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