A SOLID FAITH
I Corinthians 4:14-16
"I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you. For though you might have 10,000 instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ I have begotten you through the gospel. Therefore I urge you to imitate me."
A father's joy is to see his children become independent adults, not in a rebellious way, but able to stand on their own two feet. For the Christian father, it is to see his offspring mature in the faith so they "should no longer be children, tossed to an fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine" (Ephesians 4:14). Mature Christians are teachable, yet they are grounded in their faith so that when faced with various teachings or trials, their faith in Christ is secure. Paul had a faith that withstood hard times, and he could say to his children – "Be like me."
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Maturity brings stability.
Have a secure day. Love you.
I Corinthians 4:14-16
"I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you. For though you might have 10,000 instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ I have begotten you through the gospel. Therefore I urge you to imitate me."
A father's joy is to see his children become independent adults, not in a rebellious way, but able to stand on their own two feet. For the Christian father, it is to see his offspring mature in the faith so they "should no longer be children, tossed to an fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine" (Ephesians 4:14). Mature Christians are teachable, yet they are grounded in their faith so that when faced with various teachings or trials, their faith in Christ is secure. Paul had a faith that withstood hard times, and he could say to his children – "Be like me."
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Maturity brings stability.
Have a secure day. Love you.
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