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The Danger Of Not Going On To Maturity

Hebrews 5:11-14

How have you Grown in Christ over the past 9 months?  –  Matthew 7:21-27

  1.  Sluggish Ears (Dull of Hearing) – Vs. 11
    .       Hebrews 7:2
  2.   Wasteful of Spiritual Opportunities – Vs. 12
    .       Matthew 13:3-9, Proverbs 13:20
  3.   Ignorant In Understanding – Vs. 13
  4.   Untrained Senses – Vs. 14 – We should be growing in grace and Knowledge
    .        1 John 4:1, Philippians 1:9-10, Romans 12:2

The Christian’s Normal Mode Of Operation
.     1.  A Desire To Grow In Christ
.     2.  Growth in Christ Through The Word of God
.     3.  Put What You’ve Learned into Practice

How We Get To Immaturity
.     1.  Refuse To Accept Responsibility
   2.  Blame Your Failures on Others
.     3.  Stop Putting in Any Effort Altogether

How Do We Properly Train Our Senses?
.     1.  Accurately and Truthfully Diagnose Your Own Immaturity
.     2.  Prepare Your Heart To Hear The Word
.     3.  Exercise Discernment