Ephesians 4:12-13 NIV
“To equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”
To grow healthily and grow to maturity, we much intentionally doing the nurturing and developing Godly characters continually.
Although In prison, Apostle Paul still wrote to the Christians in the church in Ephesus. Paul encouraged them to live out their belief and live in unity. “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:1-3 NIV) Paul continued to remind them that God gave different spiritual gifts and allocated them with different roles, they should not compare, they should not gang up, but to build up the body of Christ, build up the church. Do not just take these as knowledge in the head. Christians must intentionally live it out with persistence. Until you truly know and experience the power and the abundant life through the saving grace of Jesus Christ. With the intimate relationship with God, you will grow and mature. Jesus in your life will be shown naturally.
The devoted Christians in church will press on to reach the unity in the faith and will attain the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. That means living with the likeness of Christ. In so doing, here are some attribute of their lives: love with passion, willing to forgive, have listening ears, accept criticism, but they will not judge, only speak helpful and encourage words, eager to spend time with God. People will be attracted with these attribute of life. It will benefit yourself and also benefit to others.