The Bible teaches that Christians are called to maturity and to rejoice in the Lord as they grow in grace.
The New Testament emphasizes that there is a distinction between spiritual maturity and being a child in the faith. In Philippians 3:15, Paul encourages believers to be of the same mind, indicating a level of maturity among Christians. Spiritual growth is a promise of grace from God, and it involves understanding and agreeing on significant truths of the faith. Paul illustrates this further when he addresses the church at Corinth, highlighting that believers can sometimes act like those lacking spiritual maturity. Therefore, pursuing maturity involves rejoicing in the Lord and grasping the foundations of our faith.
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