Growing to be More Like Christ

Ephesians 4:15-16NIV) Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is Christ.  From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does it work.

How can we grow more and more like Christ?  Some Christians don’t grow because they fear that any mistake or sin will destroy their witness for the Lord; they see their own weaknesses and realize that many unbelievers seem to have stronger character than they do.  So, they try to grow on their own and don’t make much progress.  But one reason Christ made the church is so that we can help each other grow and mature in our faith.  When we join with Christ, he forms us into a group united in purpose and in love for one another and for the Lord.  If one stumbles, the rest of the group picks that person up and helps him or her walk with God again.  If a person sins, he or she can find restoration through the church (Gal. 6:1) as the rest of the group continues to proclaim God’s truth.

Don’t try to live the Christian life alone.  Find a church that accepts you as you are but is committed to lovingly help you grow in your love for God and others and mature in your faith so that you become a more powerful witness for Christ.  As part of Christ’s body, you can reflect his character and carry out your special role in the work he has called the church to do.

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