“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” (Hebrews 5:14).
By nature, one can’t remain as a baby for a very long time. From the stage of being a baby, one goes through several developmental stages until adulthood is reached. This scenario also applies to the Christian growth. One has to grow from a ‘baby Christian’ after born again to a ‘matured Christian’. It must be emphasized that this process depends on time although some persons spiritually grow faster than others.
‘Baby Christians’ have many limitation for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). As they receive knowledge from God’s word, they develop and gradually exhibit the nature of God which is already resident in their spirits. The 5 senses are influenced to discern both good and evil. One is able to know for a fact that Jesus Christ has overcome the world and sin cannot have dominion. Therefore, in cases where the ‘baby Christian’ sins or commits errors, the ‘matured Christian’ is smart to discern and refrain. It takes a conscious effort to discern and refrain from sin and evil. The Holy Spirit is always there to minister to us to do God’s will all the time. Amen.
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