| There is no such thing as a standstill in the life of a Christian. While the eternal salvation of the true believer is forever secured by the finished work of Christ, our fellowship with the Lord and our fruitfulness for Him depend largely upon our own application of the truth to our lives. So we are to “beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” This needed growth comes by the Word of God as it exercises our hearts, so, “as newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby,” so “that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.” “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection,” to that spiritual maturity which will bring honor to our Lord and blessing to us, “being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.” |
