Summary: I recently took a “Basics of Hunter’s Safety” course with my two boys. I’d been through the material before, but sitting through it a second time was actually worthwhile. In a sport like hunting, the basic rules of safety are critical. If you neglect the rules, someone could get hurt. Experiencing the course with my sons, who were new to the sport, was even more beneficial. I was driven to a new level of understanding because I had a responsibility to teach them. This principle also applies to our spiritual growth. Even as we begin to mature in our relationship with Jesus Christ, the basics – prayer and reading the Word daily – remain critical. Sharing the Gospel also helps us review the foundation of our faith while helping others find their way to Him. As we grow into a community of believers, we also tend to take on more responsibility - leading a Bible study, mentoring a new believer, or working with the youth of the Church. Through tasks like this, we get the opportunity to sift through the building blocks of our faith and see them through fresh eyes.
