What does the Bible say about growth?

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The Bible teaches that believers are called to grow steadily in grace, knowledge, holiness, love, and discernment through God’s saving work in Christ. Second Peter 3:18 directs Christians to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord, while 1 Timothy 4:15 urges visible progress through faithful practice. Hebrews 5:12-14 and 6:1 warn against remaining spiritually immature and call believers toward maturity grounded in Christ’s finished work. This growth is nourished by God’s Word, as 1 Peter 2:2 shows, and expressed in increasing love and wise judgment, as Philippians 1:9 teaches. Trials also produce proven hope and endurance under God’s grace, according to Romans 5:2-6.