Romans: Growing up.

Christian community is made up of lots of different people at different stages of Christian maturity. Throughout his writings Paul corrects and disciples those who are immature with regards their character and will. But for those who are simply weak in faith - those who struggle to believe everything that Jesus has done and it’s implications for them - there is grace and patience. Even for those who are misguided in their faith, those who are stronger in faith are called to be accepting and non-judgemental. The reason for this is that fundamentally, in God’s economy, love and truth are not of equal value. Love supersedes all else. It is the currency of the kingdom. By love the Spirit is given, and the Spirit it is who brings all of us to fullness of faith. So we can entrust everyone to the Spirit’s maturing. And as a result see his community grow and mature. By Ed Flint