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Maturity

Scriptures for Christian Living

scl p. 76

Maturity

Why should every Christian seek to become spiritually mature?

1Co 14:20; 1Ti 4:15

How can Scriptural knowledge help us grow to maturity?

Php 1:9-11; 2Ti 2:15; 3:16, 17; Heb 5:11-14; 6:1

Is maturity limited to those who are advanced in years?

Job 32:9; 1Ti 4:12

Relevant Bible account(s):
- Da 1:6-20—Daniel and his three companions, though youthful, show remarkable maturity and integrity
- Ac 16:1-5—Timothy, while still perhaps 20 years old or younger, is entrusted with a weighty assignment

What effect can good association in the congregation have on us?

Eph 4:11-14; Heb 10:24, 25

What indicates that we have a mature outlook on life?

1Co 2:14, 15; 3:1-3; Php 3:14, 15

Why should a mature Christian man consider taking on more responsibility in the congregation?

Ac 14:23; Tit 1:5-9

What is the only way we can become mature and effective in our preaching and teaching?

Lu 21:14, 15; 1Co 2:6, 10-13

See also Lu 11:13

Relevant Bible account(s):
- Mt 10:19, 20—Jesus assures his followers that holy spirit will help them to know how to give a witness when on trial