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Originally Posted by M Paul
Paul notes in chapter three that immature Christians, or worldy believers, create divisions when they cannot understand a spiritual view point. Therefore, he was patient with them. Note, he did not give up on them or judge them, but he gave them time. He did not tell them their relationship with God was defective or they were lesser Christians, but only that they were less mature.
M Paul
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Very well put, M Paul. It doesn't do anyone any good to belittle members of the Body of Christ. Like I said, a gentle nudge, and lots of prayers, would be in order, allowing the Holy Spirit time to work in the life of the babes.
I'd like to add a few questions a believer can ask him/her self, to find which type of Christian they are. Is God intimately involved in your finances? Does God lead you in your decisions about what to watch on TV? About what to do with your spare time? Does the Holy Spirit give you guidance in times of stress? If you look in a spritual mirror, are you seeing Jesus?
Like I said before, I've got some progress to make. But none of us has arrived yet, in my opinion. But Alleluia!
Colossians 1:27
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Christ is in me...I've got the hope!
Do you have the hope?
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liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1
Thank you Jesus!