Jesus experienced balanced growth as a child, and His life offers a template for how we can grow as Christians today. Luke 2:52 says, “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” In following His example, we will grow in wisdom (intellectually), in stature (physically), in favor with God (spiritually), and in favor with men (socially). Let’s explore practical ways to cultivate growth in these areas. Intellectual Growth (Growing in Wisdom) Intellectual development refers to the growth and changes in a person’s ability to think, reason, relate, judge, and form concepts through experience and […]
