(Originally printed September 21, 2003)
It is very evident that Christian growth is a Christian duty. We must always encourage our new converts to attend bible studies.
God has said, “As newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk, that ye may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:2); again God said, “But grow in grace, and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). So God wants his children to grow.
One of the most rewarding accomplishments anyone can have is the knowledge of Jesus and be able to share it with others. Mature Christians, as well, need to continue to grow in God’s word that we may be able to teach others.
A failure to grow is contrary to both the law of God and the law of nature. For when the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For everyone that useth milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
We need to attend as many bible studies as we have the opportunity. It is a wonderful thing to be able to share God’s glorious word with confidence. All bible studies are important.
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Bereavement: It is with a heavy heart that I share (on behalf of the eldership at the Miami Gardens church of Christ) that our dear brother Jack Smith died early morning on 8/4/20.
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