We cannot take lightly that we constantly having to learn and develop ourselves and the people who call themselves believers. We need to “…equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” This is us constantly working together to build people up and disciple them so they mature in there walk and the church will grow with people that glorify God in their lives.
I like what it says in verse 14, “Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try and trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.” It is so important for us to be seeking wisdom and learning constantly so we grow to maturity in our walk. We are all called to share the Good News and be Christ-like and that is very difficult if we don’t know what to say or how to act. It’s not a one and done faith, it is a relationship that takes work and devotion, time and effort as we focus on Him.
Verse 15 says, “Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of His body, the church.” Don’t think someone else will do your part, be a part of the body and grow. Amen