Hebrews 5:11-6:12 is where all the following came from :)
When is it time to switch from milk to solid food as a child? How about in my faith? For I describe myself as a baby Christian (committing my life in only 2008) but I cannot rely on this excuse forever. It is time to switch to solid foods. No longer is it an excuse to say I'm a baby Christian, that I can't spread the good news, defend my faith, or even finish a book in the Bible. Today it stops. But how?
Our relationship with Christ is like an online course. No one is there to force you to do the work but it will eventually catch up with you if you aren't proactive. Will you pass or fail in the end? Just like school we need to take INITIATIVE and study, practice, and read about our faith in order to pass in the end.
Hebrews 5:11-14 speaks about those 'strong' christians who have lost their way, and it's because they have rooted in rocky soil or among the thorns. We need to be conscious of where we are planted and how we feed ourselves (milk or solid food). For it's more about being a 'face' in the church or amongst your friends, but a light and tool for the Lord. Be a challenger of your faith and not complacent.
I really liked these verses in Joshua. They show what you need to do.
"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for theLord your God is with you wherever you go.” ~Joshua 1:8-9
Maturity isn't about the good seeds or act your do but how well you understand the word of God and how well you live it. Read, Reflect, Pray, Practice it. Take action in your faith and become a strong mature christian by planting your seeds deep beneath good soil so you will produce fruit and it can be shared with others.
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