A Call to Maturity

Philippians 3:15-16
Paul’s call to maturity is running in a way that he wouldn’t look back (to see how far he’s come or to dwell on the entangling sin that once hindered him) or to look to either side of his path that the world may pull his gaze from Jesus. God will reveal it to you if you are really one of his and if you are running in a manner than isn’t pleasing to Him. How can He reveal this to us? Through His Word, written and spoken, he brings the dark corners of our hearts into the light. And through close fellowship with others who are running this race unswervingly.

And to those who are thinking that Paul is speaking of a salvation earned or achieved he says, “only let us hold true to what we have attained.” This removes any doubt that works save. There are so many that say that they do. Hell is going to be full of statesman and moralists. Jesus, His glory, His work on the cross is the greatest and truest, the only kingdom worth fighting for. Many will try to stray from the truth. Many will try to believe only comforting parts about Jesus – it is worthy to fight. It doesn’t mean fight by beginning a crusade over all those who don’t believe. It means depleting, through conversations and love and service, false notions about who Jesus is.