1 Corinthians 13:11 (NKJV) 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
Children see things through eyes of innocence, ignorance and simplicity. They don’t have the experience of life’s circumstances to help them make wise choices. They are unlearned in many things.
Because of this, they can make some terrible choices and do some pretty foolish things. And their behavior isn’t always what it should be. Sometimes they can be downright unruly and hard to be around.
So it is, also, with some adults. Sometimes we tend to resist learning certain things. We don’t want anyone to tell us anything that will require us to change our thinking or the way we do things.
And so we stay ignorant and immature in some areas of our lives. And our ignorance hurts us and those around us.
Hebrews 5:12 (NKJV) 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food.
The writer of Hebrews was pretty adamant about the fact that believers, followers of Christ, should not remain ignorant and immature. But should be growing and becoming spiritual adults.
As with children in the natural, growth is implied, the moment they are born. It’s silly to think that they can stay small in stature and in their minds. It is understood that they will grow and mature as they get older.
As believers, growth is also implied, from the moment we put our faith and trust in Christ. We need to always be learning and growing. We need to be seeking and learning. And we need to look to those who are more mature and wiser than us for our understanding and knowledge.
Ignorance is not bliss. Ignorance is dangerous.
Hosea 4:6 (NKJV) 6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…
Let’s not be children. Let’s be strong, mature men and women of God who follow God closely, make wise decisions and sound choices.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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