Ephesians 4:15-16
The great aim in the Christian life is to become like Jesus. It is to display the very life of Christ as it grows in and through us to the world. This work of spiritual formation in the church is accomplished when each part is working properly in the practice of speaking the truth in love. In other words, the church equips the church; the church builds the church; the church makes the church grow. As important as pastors are in helping the church to grow spiritually, it is God’s design that the church grows by the interdependence of all the parts working together. Church people minister to church people. This message is an encouragement to each of us to play our part well in speaking and receiving truth in the church community. Practical instructions are given in the last segment of the teaching to help us develop more honest relationships.