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“Let us go on to perfection”. Consider the sad state of those who do not develop from birth Man blind from birth (John 9:1-7) (Compassion of Jesus ) Man lame from birth (Acts 3:1-8) (Compassion of Peter & John). Hebrews 5 & 6. “Let us go on to perfection”.
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“Let us go on to perfection” • Consider the sad state of thosewho do not develop from birth • Man blind from birth (John 9:1-7)(Compassion of Jesus) • Man lame from birth (Acts 3:1-8)(Compassion of Peter & John) Hebrews 5 & 6
“Let us go on to perfection” The Text of Hebrews 5:9-6:3 gives us at least three reasons why every Christian should mature in Christ: • We should mature by reason of time (5:12) Example – Elders (cf. 1 Timothy 3:1-7, esp. 6) • We should mature by reason of use (5:13-14) Better than bodily exercise (cf. 1 Timothy 4:7-8) • We should mature becauseit is God’s will for us (6:3) His will that all saints be perfect(cf. Colossians 1:27-28)
Conclusion God calls us to mature. Should we have time and opportunity – may we all fulfill His will in this. “And this we will do if God permits” (6:3)