June 9, 2015
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16
11So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
14Then 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. 15Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
Questions for Reflection:
As Christians, we are suppose to mature in our faith. What words does Paul use in the passage above that reflects that truth? How do we mature in our faith? What is the results of that maturity? How is spiritual infancy different from spiritual maturity? What are the marks of Christian maturity? What steps or actions can you take today to grow in maturity?