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Page 82 oppressed, I share their oppression so that I might bring them to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone so that I might bring them to Christ. I do all this to spread the Good News, and in doing so I enjoy its blessings. (1 Cor. 9:20-23, NLT) Paul knew his freedom in Christ. He was utterly and totally liberated. His conscience was strong. (Yet he was bound to the ,Law of Christ which indwelt Him–Rom. 8:1-4. Freedom from the Law doesn’t mean freedom from Jesus Christ.) Paul was so free that he was not in bondage to his own freedom! What a high mark to hit! Conclusion One of the Lord’s chief goals for you, His child, is spiritual maturity (Col. 1:28; 4:12; Rom. 12:2-3; Eph. 4:14-15; Php. 3:16; Jam. 1:4). Our heavenly Father intends to make His children spiritual adults. He calls us to be full sons. Servants are given orders. They are given very little freedom to exercise their own preferences or choices. Sons are given the life of their Father as well as understanding into His will and ways (John 15:15; Gal. 4:1ff.). They are given abundant freedom of choice. A large part of spiritual maturity is learning to develop discernment and sound judgment so as to make wise choices that reflect God’s heart. I trust that this message will be helpful to all of God’s people who