How would you explain spiritual maturity to a friend? What Scriptures would you use to back your claims?
Ask your friend what they imagine a fully grown Christian actually looks like, then use Romans 12:1-2 to show that maturity is a transformed mind and a life offered daily to God as worship, and Philippians 2:5-11 to show that its true shape is the humble, self-giving attitude of Christ Himself. Keep it warm and personal, an invitation to become like Someone rather than to achieve a status.
Also asked: How can I describe the qualities of a fully developed follower of Jesus and what passages would I use to support my explanation? · What are the key characteristics of a mature Christian and how can I explain them to someone?
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What does the Bible say about growing up spiritually and becoming more like Christ?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 3, Lesson 3-5 - The Goal—Spiritual Maturity (Review q11) · Read this lesson in the book →
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- In what sense is the achievement of spiritual maturity the beginning of the normal Christian life?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
- What is the only thing of ours that God can use?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
- What does it mean to be a “living and holy sacrifice”?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
- Where are Christians to worship?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
- What is the difference between being conformed and being transformed?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
- How are we to be transformed?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
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