Bible Question: Spiritual maturity? I have a 2 part question. Does God mature us more through our knowledge of His word, or through circumstances? Which is more of a sign of Christian maturity; knowledge of God's word or love for others? |
Bible Answer: Circumstances are merely opportunities to apply God's word of truth. James chapter 2 Faith without works is dead.. If we have nothing to apply faith to, no challenge, we do not need faith. The word must be mixed with faith to produce anything so one would be led to believe that the Word is supposed to produce something. Hebrews 4:1-3 Hebrews 4:11-14 The word is quick...discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Summary. The Word of God is spiritual truth sent to 'do' something. Unless it is mixed with faith and acted upon, it is just words on a page. There are bible professors, I dare say, who do not know anything about the power of God because they study the word but are not doers of the Word. The Word is sent to change us, enable us, empower us to be victorious representatives and mirror images of Christ to the world. The purpose of the Word is to show the world (through applying it to circumstances) the love of God. |