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	Perpetual Babes in Christ by Dan Shipley It is heartbreaking to see a child who is undeveloped physically or mentally. But what is worse is to see Christians growing older but not growing in faith. Why is it worse? Because it is a condition of choice; it is a self-imposed condition. This was a problem in the church at Corinth that compounded (if not caused) many other problems. Paul calls such Christians "babes in Christ." He says, "I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able" (1 Cor. 3:2). Being "babes in Christ" is not the problem STAYING babes in Christ is. Perpetual babes are the result of neglect. Spiritual growth is no accident. It requires spiritual nourishment and is no less important than the physical. God says we are to "desire the sincere milk of the word that we may grow thereby" (1 Pet. 2:2). Growing in knowledge is essential to growing in faith (Rom. 10:17). Those who continue to neglect opportunities to know and grow hurt themselves and hinder their usefulness in the Lord's work. But that's not all: A lack of knowledge also makes perpetual babes easy prey for Satan. God's Word in man's heart provides a much needed defense against sin. The Psalmist says, "Thy Word have I hid in mine heart that I might not sin against Thee" (Psa. 119:11). In addition, God's Word provides the armor we need to stand against the wiles of the devil, Eph. 6:10ff. Peter pictures Satan as a roaring lion walking about seeking whom he may devour, then tells us to withstand him "stedfast in your faith" (1 Pet. 5:8,9). Obviously, those weak in the flesh will be most vulnerable. Finally, the perpetual babe in Christ will always be hindered in teaching others the gospel he has not learned himself. God says we are to be ready to give answer to those asking us a reason for our hope, 1 Pet. 3:15. Can we? Have we grown as we should? If not, why not start now? Other Articles by Dan Shipley Relative Righteousness They Kept Right On Pleasing the Pharisees Tune-in to Bible Talk Every Sunday 12:35-1:00 PM WINA 1070 AM, Charlottesville, VA For Past Program Archives go to: www.BibleTalkNow.com To be a part of the Program call our Bible Talk line at: (434) 975-7373 and leave a question or a comment. Call Anytime!