In our reading today - we are warned of the danger of spiritual immaturity. We are all have a tendency to become spiritually immature especially when we come to the point that we feel we don’t need to read the scripture anymore or we don’t need to learn anymore because we know everything already.
In verses 13-14 it showed us the difference between the immature and the mature.
“For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
Hebrews 5:13-14
Paul in 1 corinthian 3 called the corinthian church babes because of their behaviour.
They are gifted, they know the scriptures and always in the church but Paul called them immature because they stir up envy and strife and division to the church.
We may be gifted but if we use it to glorify ourselves we are still immature.
We may memorize the scripture but if we do not practice them we are immature.
We may always be present in the church but if no one can rebuke or you don’t listen to corrections or if u do listen you dont change nor obey, still you are immature.
Let us reflect:
- what do I bring to my brethren and to the church? Is it peace or division?
- i know the words but do i follow them?
- do i allow my leaders to correct me and am i willing to learn?
- i have been in the ministry for a long time, am I a good example to my brethren or i still honor myself and what i want.
Let us always be aware of how behave and how we obey the words of God. We cannot be judged by our heart but we can always be judged by our words and actions. Because out of the abundance of the heart our mouth speaks and our body acts.
Let us all strive to be spiritually mature. Help us o Holy spirit daily.
Amen
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