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NASB | 1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants in Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 3:1 However, brothers and sisters, I could not talk to you as to spiritual people, but [only] as to worldly people [dominated by human nature], mere infants [in the new life] in Christ! |
Subject: How "mature" in Christ are we today? |
Bible Note: Thank you, terrib. Your comment "As in all growth and wisdom we each mature at a pace that we are willing" seems to mean that our spiritual growth is "up to us" rather than, as our "physical being" is UP to Him. When I finally became old enough to fulfill my childhood dream of becoming a police officer like my uncle, I was still two inches too short. Then when you wrote that Paul wouldn't be so polite towards us - OUCH! I've been wondering why others seem to be maturing at a faster clip than I am. Just like when I was a kid, some younger ones grew bigger faster. Maybe instead of asking the Lord to increase my faith - I need to exercize the faith I have. Thank you for the exhortation. TommyS |