Why Try?

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I received the following in an email:


Acts 18:24-19:7
Ministry of Apollos
Now there came to Ephesus a Jew named Apollos,

a native of Alexandria. He was an eloquent man,

well-versed in the scriptures. He had been instructed

in the Way of the Lord; and he spoke with burning

enthusiasm and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus...

Can the same be said of you and your ministry?

Suppose someone answered that question with a 'Yes'. What would we think of them? Why do ask questions and then condemn people for answering them? We heard yesterday that spiritual immaturity IS NOT a character strength. Never should we be satisfied with less than spiritual growth (in ourself or others). Why do we condemn as proud those who are willing to admit that by the grace of God they can honestly answer the above question with a 'Yes'? Should that not be the goal of each one of us; and if the goal, should we not presume we'll accomplish it?
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