But they are poking along at 1 mile per hour. There are some Christians that have known Christ for 50 years. That formula means that if I’m going 500 miles per hour, it will take me 10 hours to cover 5000 miles. That formula means that if I’m going 50 miles per hour, it will take me 100 hours to cover 5000 miles. That formula means that if I’m going 5 miles per hour, it will take me 1000 hours to cover 5000 miles. It’s not instantaneous.ĩ th grade algebra.
The Bible says in 2 Peter 3:18, “Continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our savior, Jesus Christ.” (GN) That indicates a process. Spiritual maturity doesn’t happen quickly But tragically, they’re not! Spiritual maturity is not automatic. 13And a person who is living on milk isn’t very far along in the Christian life and doesn’t know much about doing what is right.” (NLT)Īrrested spiritual development. You are like babies who drink only milk and cannot eat solid food. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things a beginner must learn about the Scriptures. Hebrews 5:12-13 “You have been Christians a long time now, and you ought to be teaching others. Spiritual maturity doesn’t happen automaticallyĭid you know that you can be a Christian and you can never grow up spiritually. In order to grow we need to give-Stewardship D. In order to grow we need protection-Temptationħ. In order to grow we need regular exercise-ServiceĦ. In order to grow we need a caring family-Fellowshipĥ. In order to grow we need good spiritual hygiene-Confession of sinĤ. In order to grow we need to breathe-Prayerģ. In order to grow we need to eat-The BibleĢ. My goal is to…Įquip you with the skills you need to begin these habitsĮxplain the tools you need to continue these habits.ġ. We will focus on the Seven Basic Habits every Christian needs to develop in order to grow to spiritual maturity.
Overview: Seven Habits of Maturing Christians
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Many times, we don’t know how to get started.Ĭ. That phrase is this: Spiritual maturity is being like Christ.
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What is Spiritual Maturity? Being like ChristĮph 4:13 until we come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature and full grown in the Lord, measuring up to the full stature of Christ.(NLT)Īccording to this verse, you can define spiritual maturity in one phrase. If we look at arrested development mentally, physically, and think, “How tragic,” what must God the father think when he looks at arrested development spiritually? Here’s a question for you…ī.
Sometimes it would take him 3 or 4 minutes. Sometimes it would take him a full minute. The aide would place a plastic ball in his lap, and he’d try and try to knock it off with his hands. One young man looked to be in his late 20’s, in a wheelchair. I went out there one day with him and saw men and women with mature bodies, but immature minds. Listen to this verse from the Apostle Paul:Įphesians 4:14-15 “We are not meant to remain as children but to grow up in every way into Christ.” (Phillips)ĭid you realize that God wants you to grow up? I have a friend who works at the Medical Lake facility for those with developmental disabilities. You can circle the word “mature” and “God’s will”. “That you may become mature Christians and that you may fulfill God’s will for you.” Col 4:12 (Phillips) The purpose is the same goal that Epaphras had for the Colossian Christians.
I want to see if plants really need water and soil to grow, or if it’s just a widely believed urban legend.
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We’re beginning a new series this morning, “What Does It Take To Grow?” This poinsettia is part of an experiment (pull it out of pot, shake dirt from roots, leave it on table, in sight of audience).
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