Early on, I used to think that Christian maturity was all about theological knowledge or Bible knowledge.
I was wrong.
I’ve met people who know the Bible and theology inside and out, but are arrogant, argumentative, and difficult to be around. (In fact, once upon a time, I was that person.)
Neither is Christian maturity about flashy spiritual gifts, charismatic leadership, having a big following, writing many books, having celebrity status, or being in leadership.
What is Christian maturity? It really boils down to four things:
- Wanting what God wants
- Loving what God loves
- Hating what God hates
- Thinking like God thinks
What does that look like? Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:17 give us a pretty good idea.
And, if you’re wondering how to get from here to there, I’m working on a new course on spiritual maturity. Interested? Ping me, and I’ll let you know when it’s available…
Be encouraged!
Dwigh
