DAILY TEXT, Sunday, August 2, 2026. Christ is the end of the Law (Rom. 10:4).

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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Christ is the end of the Law (Rom. 10:4).

We find another valuable lesson in the words the apostle Paul wrote to the Hebrew Christians. Some had stopped growing spiritually, and so he told them: “You need milk again instead of solid food.” (Heb. 5:12) They were not keeping up with the new things Jehovah was teaching them through the congregation. (Prov. 4:18) For example, many Jewish Christians were still insisting on obedience to the Law of Moses even though some 30 years had passed since Christ’s sacrifice had abolished it. (Titus 1:10) Paul wanted to help them accept the profound truths he was teaching them in that inspired letter. That solid spiritual food was just what those Christians needed to grasp that the new way of worshiping Jehovah was far better and to be courageous and keep preaching. (Heb. 10:19-23) w24.04 6 par. 15

Besides reaching maturity, what else should we do?

We must strive not only to reach maturity, but also to maintain it. So we must not become complacent (1 Cor. 10:12). It is very important that we constantly examine ourselves to make sure that we are still progressing (2 Cor. 13:5).

What does the Letter to the Colossians teach us about Christian maturity?

In his letter to the Colossians, Paul also speaks of the importance of reaching maturity and not losing it. Although those Christians were already mature, he told them to be very careful not to be deceived by the world’s ideas (Col. 2:6-10). And Epaphras, who undoubtedly knew them very well, always prayed that they would remain “firm as complete people” or “mature” (Col. 4:12, footnote). What does this teach us? That both Paul and Epaphras knew very well that maintaining maturity requires effort and Jehovah’s help. They wanted the Colossians to remain mature Christians despite the difficulties they faced.

What could happen to a mature Christian?

Paul warned the Hebrews that a mature Christian could end up losing God’s approval forever. If his heart becomes hardened, he can drift so far from Jehovah that he is no longer able to repent and receive his forgiveness. Thankfully, the Hebrews had not fallen that low (Heb. 6:4-9). What happens today to those who become inactive or are disfellowshipped but later repent? By being humble and repenting, they show that they are not like the ones Paul spoke of. However, when they return to Jehovah, they need the help he offers (Ezek. 34:15, 16). For this reason, the elders may ask a mature brother to help them rebuild their friendship with Jehovah.

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