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Indications of Infancy
A. We looked last week at the necessity of the new birth.
As we look into Christian growth, we see that God’s plan is birth, growth and maturity.
We recognize this immediately in the physical realm.
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This was even true of Christ
2. We see it in our children.
We expect growth and development.
Vitamins… utmost care… trips to the doctor.
We will do almost anything to foster growth into maturity.
B. But spiritual growth is often neglected.
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There is much attention at new birth… then neglect
2. Some remain infants for many years.
3. The Corinthian catastrophe: They had not grown
C. How can we recognize spiritual infancy?
The Spiritual Infant is Concerned with Self Rather than Service
A. The time of great rejoicing at birth… or salvation
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In heaven and here… snatched from the fire
2. Delivered from destruction… great joy
B. Same is true with natural birth: all eyes on the baby.
C. Getting accustomed to the attention.
“carnal” = fleshly
1. Pampering the baby and the results.
Many young parents don’t have the heart to let their infants cry themselves to sleep when the time is appropriate.
2. The result?
Walking the floor night after night.
Infant learns they don’t have to go to sleep on their own.
D. An infant is upset over the smallest things.
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Some Christians have to be handled with kid gloves.
2. They wear their feelings on their sleeves
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They are like bombs…always ready to explode
E. The infant is a receiver… not a giver
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The spiritual infant examines everything as a receiver
2. Fussing over rights.
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The Spiritual Infant is Concerned with Argument Rather than Action
A. Envying, strife, divisions are his occupation.
B. Perhaps the most underestimated sin in our lives is strife:
C. Have you ever watched children bicker?
D. It’s always easier to get into the faction than to get into the action.
E. It’s easier to grumble than to go, easier to argue than to act.
The Spiritual Infant Looks to People Rather than the Master
A. “I am of Paul..”
B. The infant’s world: mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles
C. If mother or father don’t respond, he despairs and screams.
D. The spiritual infant looks to human resources
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The person who led him to Christ.
2. The evangelist who preached a special sermon.
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Many miles to hear a singer, a preacher, a program, but can’t get to an evening service or prayer meeting.
E. Allows people to dictate how, when, even if they serve.
Talked to someone this past week while in the gym who barely attends now because of petty issues in the church.
Used to teach Sunday School, etc.
Conclusion:
A. What does the spiritual infant need?
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To look to Christ
2. To begin building
3. To remember the judgment seat of Christ
B. Isn’t it time to grow up?
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