Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0116AB recorded on December 12, 1979 teaching from Hebrews 5:10-14 – Babes in Christ – Part 2.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens outlines the responsibility of the believer to move beyond spiritual infancy toward true maturity in Christ. He argues that growth is not a passive act of God but a disciplined pursuit requiring the perfection of faith through active involvement and the growth in holiness by separating oneself from worldly defilements. Central to this development is the cultivation of agape love, which must prioritize a relationship with Christ over humanitarian efforts, and the attainment of spiritual knowledge to gain a full assurance of salvation. Ultimately, Stevens challenges his audience to guard our private devotions and embrace the “meat” of the Word, warning that spiritual stagnation results from a failure to exercise the soul through prayer and obedience.