Now, again, I emphasize that the Holy Spirit is constantly active in this process, as are all the instrumentalities of the Kingdom of God. So you’re not alone in it; this isn’t a solitary trip. And indeed, a major part of our process of growth is our relationship to other people. God has intended it that way—set it up that way—because all of this growth is captured in a single word that is essentially relational: love. We’ll deal with that shortly. But for now, we must emphasize that the process of growth into emotional and spiritual maturity requires that we learn to use our will—and yet,
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