The document emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth in Christ, encouraging believers to mature by valuing God's word, prioritizing spiritual over material possessions, and seeking true fulfillment in prayer and fellowship. It highlights the dangers of focusing on worldly pleasures, popularity, and position, and calls for a commitment to grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus. The document concludes with a call to action for repentance and renewal in one's spiritual journey.

1. Grow Up In Christ Ephesians 4:15

2. Kids Want to Eat… Eventually we will mature in Christ if we listen to our heavenly Father. Eph. 4:13-16 God’s children should want to eat and grow up too. 1 Peter 2:2; Heb. 5:12-14 Food God’s Word Mt. 4:4 Grow no longer children Eph. 4:13-15 Time by this time Eph. 4; Heb. 5

3. Let’s Grow Up Concerning Possessions Jesus teaches on this in Luke 12:15 . Many Christians place too much value on possessions and money. It isn’t a sin to have money. Eph. 4:28 Still we must heed the warning in 1Tim. 6:8-11 We grow up concerning possessions when we put God first! Mt. 6:33; 16:26

4. Let’s Grow Up Concerning Pleasure It is wrong to be… “…lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God” 2 Tim. 3:4 Many seek worldly pleasures rather than seeking God’s riches. 1 Jn. 2:15-17; Mt.6:19-21 The greatest pleasure is knowing Christ. Christ offers real lasting enjoyment and He satisfies the soul. Psalm 107:9 Grow up in godly pleasure by faithful prayer, ministry, and fellowship. Acts 2:42

5. Let’s Grow Up Concerning Popularity “ How can ye believe, which receive honor one of another…” Jn. 5:44 It’s natural to desire appreciation. But we should not seek the glory or exaltation. Lk. 17:10 Popularity is usually short lived. Mt.6:1;23:5-6 Growing up concerning popularity means seeking to please and glorify God . Mt. 5:16

6. Let’s Grow Up Concerning Position “ Labor …for the food that endures to everlasting life” Jn. 6:27 Some Christians put too much importance on their position . Many live, eat, and sleep for their jobs. Lk. 8:14; Jn. 12:42 Work is necessary but we must give God first place. 2 Thes. 3:10; Mk. 12:30 Make and take time to do God’s work. Jn. 9:4 A great promotion awaits those who grow up in Christ! Rev. 21:23-24; 1 Pet. 5:6

7. Grow Up In Christ! In grace and knowledge… 2 Pet. 3:18 He has given us all we need in Jesus and His Word. Phil. 4:13; 2 Pet. 1:3 Let us live and grow up in Christ! Start today, or renew your life by repentance. Acts 8:22; 1 Jn. 1:9 Hear Rom. 10:17 Believe Rom. 10:10 Repent Acts 2:38 Confess Acts 8:37 Baptism into Christ Gal. 3:27; Acts 22:16