Lesson 11

Talk to most parents, and they will be glad to tell you about how their children grew up.  Many families even have a spot in the house with markers posted to show their childrens' height at different ages.  We know that growth and (hopefully) inevitable maturity are a part of life.  In fact, growth is expected.  We  seek medical help if growth does NOT happen as it should.

In our spiritual lives, God expects us to grow and mature.  And He warns us that we MUST grow.  Otherwise, we should seek help to grow and mature as we should!

This week we consider Hebrews 6:1 "Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God ..."

What danger is there in not growing?  What are some signs of lack of growth?  What practical steps can we take to be spiritually "healthy"?  Do I ever finish "growing up"?

Remember those on our prayer list, study the scripture above in it's context.  Come ready to share and learn!

P.S. Here is a link to just one article on spiritual growth to start you thinking.