19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. (I Thessalonians 5)
Strange things can happen in the Christian life. At first, new believers often cannot get enough study, worship and fellowship. They are open to everything, and need "parenting" in Christ. But then we often become comfortable and confident in what we already know and have experienced and slow down in our growth. Sadly, many grow into "spiritual adolescence" and never fully grow. We come to a plateau where we are content to cruise along, while God wants to prepare us daily for the coming days and for eternity to come. So our teaching trio of Paul, Silas and Timothy exhort us to remain open to what the Hoy Spirit is still trying to say and do. Keep on listening to sermons and Bible Studies. Consider what your brothers and sisters are saying as they grow. Yes, be discerning; don't fall for every wild idea that comes along; hold fast to the truth. But don't stop growing. Keep seeking Christ.
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