As each of you grow in your faith we must understand that we can come under the influence of others. This influence can lead us away to the one faith which is in Christ alone. So there are three imperatives  for the church to know about spiritual maturity. Here are the three imperatives the church must know to be mature in Christ.

• Its imperative the church know suffering in Christ
• Its imperative the church know the mystery of Christ
• Its imperative the church know their strength and maturity is in Christ