We are to be mature in understanding, our faith, grace, and knowledge. (1 Cor. 14:20; 16:13; 2 Pet. 3:18) Our senses are to be exercised. (Heb. 5:14) God does not expect you to be a baby forever. We are eternally God’s children, but not infants. As we grow up in our understanding we can serve more and swerve away from sin more. Our increased growth of our faith makes us stronger and immovable in Christ. As we grow in grace and knowledge we can better apply God’s word. When we exercise our senses to discern both good and evil we become very wise. That wisdom comes by the word and its application in our lives. (Col. 3:16) We are to grow up to be like Christ. (1 John 2:6) Do not be content with being an infant in Christ. There is a lot more to be enjoyed as a spiritual adult.
“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27). It would be best if you worked on creating in your mind mental structures for success. A study was done where two basketball teams had to shoot free throws. One group went out and shot 100 free throws with something life 30% accuracy. The second group had sat for 30 minutes and visualized making a perfect free throw 100 times. That team went out and shot 100 free throws with 75% accuracy. What is the difference? The mental structure. You can do the same. Paul said, “I discipline my body, I seek to please God.” Just like Paul, we must get in our heads what we will do to be successful in Christ. Work to create Godly mental structures. ...
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