What does it mean to be a mature Christian? Are we mature? Fully developed?
Your level of maturity lies in your own journey with God. He is the head of The Body and we are the hands, feet, ears, etc. – having a common goal, but doing different jobs in His service.
Maturity is allowing fellow Christians to journey alongside of one another. We should not criticize and judge. Rather beware of trying to convince someone of our own ritual laws. It is not what we say, but what we do - live humbly as witnesses of God’s love for the world. (Remember the Pineapple story? “Ah, you’ve become a Christian now?”) Godly living, humbleness, living a life as His witness is required.
Maturity will come to its fullness through knowledge of the Word, faith, and experience. And our experiences will continue until we die. Through these you will build your Christian character. Having a willing heart is the key to a great start.
Scriptures read: Matt. 7:3, Ef. 4:13, James 1:2, Phil 4
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