The babes on Christ belong to him also this is important a warning and also a beckon
Yes, and it's important to help the babes grow up in correct understanding. Paul came to preferring to die and be with Christ, but he knew what was important to our Lord and firstborn brother, and to our Father who had him here for a reason:
21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell.
23 For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.
25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith,
(Phil. 1:21-24 NKJ)
progress = a movement forward to an improved state, progress, advancement, furtherance (BDAG).
God is working to raise all of His children from infancy to maturity and beyond. This is part of His Salvation Plan that some seem to not understand. Perpetual infancy reveals a problem in professed faith.
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