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GROW UP!


Ephesians 4:14

 
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.


There must come a time in every person’s life when our childhood and its nature must pass away. We must make it our goal to grow in Christ. We must learn the lessons that GOD presents to us via the events in our lives. I call upon every person to grow up in Christ. I call for everyone to study GOD’s Word, and stand firm in the truth that is revealed, live the message, and share the love within its pages.  Stand firm on its truth and listen to every preacher that preaches, teacher that teaches discerning their words against the truth in the word of GOD. Stop relying on your pastor to show you a revelation. It is not your pastor’s responsibility to ensure that you grow in Christ. He is there to serve his flock and to guide you in your walk with Christ. However it is your responsibility to choose that walk each day and make a commitment to grow in Christ. Your pastor will preach, teach, pray, serve, and minister to you, but you must apply that preaching, learn from that teaching, and follow the example of service presented by your pastor’s leadership.  You should be secure in your own walk with Christ to the point to recognize false teachers, and preachers trying to lead you into opposition with GOD’s word.

Question:

Would you know false teaching if you heard it?  

 
Just like Eve in the garden Satan whispers to us daily.  He wraps lies inside the word of GOD to lead us astray and cause confusion amongst the faithful of Christ. Believe me Satan has a lot more knowledge in GOD’s word than most of us. He has practiced twisting GOD’s words and intentions since the beginning.  He causes us to focus on the wrong things and wants us arguing over what ultimately stops us from living out the true meaning and nature of the Gospel.

 
Bottom line read the word of GOD for yourself. Do not become lazy in your walk with GOD.  That way when you are faced with those who oppose or teach false teachings of the faith, you can be prepared with an answer and defend the word of GOD. Do not let the ways of this world discourage you. Grow up in Christ and defend the faith.

 

I love you always and in all ways.

 

Rev. M. Harrison.

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