The issue behind the question in Chs 8-10: what is true maturity?

True maturity understands how the cross reorders our priorities:

v1-3 The purpose of knowledge …is love (not pride)

- “Your knowledge doesn't show what you think it shows!”

v4-6 The goal of life …is our Father (not our freedom)

- “God’s uniqueness doesn’t mean what you think it means!”

v7-13 The danger we worry about …is losing souls (not looking weak)

- “Your message doesn't say what you think it says!”