“Let us go on to perfection”Hebrews 5 & 6

Consider the sad state of thosewho do not develop from birth

• Man blind from birth (John 9:1-7)(Compassion of Jesus)• Man lame from birth (Acts 3:1-8)

(Compassion of Peter & John)

“Let us go on to perfection”

• We should mature by reason of time (5:12)Example – Elders (cf. 1 Timothy 3:1-7, esp. 6)

• We should mature by reason of use (5:13-14)Better than bodily exercise (cf. 1 Timothy 4:7-8)

• We should mature becauseit is God’s will for us (6:3)His will that all saints be perfect(cf. Colossians 1:27-28)

The Text of Hebrews 5:9-6:3 gives us at least three reasons why every Christian should mature in Christ:

Conclusion God calls us to mature. Should we have time and opportunity – may we all fulfill His will in this.

“And this we will do if God permits” (6:3)