What Maturity Means Hebrews 6:1.

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What Maturity Means Hebrews 6:1

We must strive for maturity Matthew 5:48 Cf. 1 Corinthians 13:11-13 2 Corinthians 7:1 James 1:4 Philippians 3:13-14 Is it worth the effort? We must strive for maturity

We have greater appreciation of our fellowship with God Matthew 5:8 – the pure in heart see God 1 John 1:3-7 – our fellowship is with the Father and Jesus With maturity…

Our faith is strengthened Faith needs to mature. 2 Timothy 1:12, 4:7-8 – Paul’s faith toward the end Psalm 37:25 –David’s declaration 1 John 5:4 – faith is the victory With maturity…

We have greater knowledge and understanding Continued study leads to this Ephesians 4:14 – no longer children Hebrews 5:12-14 – our context With maturity…

We are better equipped to deal with our sins Better understanding of temptation and sins James 1:12-14 – he endures (perseveres) temptation 2 Peter 2:9 – he knows that God can deliver the godly… With maturity…

We are better equipped to deal with problems Why must elders be mature? Titus 1:9, Acts 20:28-31 so they can identify error, etc. 1 Corinthians 10:13 we know God will make the way of escape Proverbs 16:31 With maturity…

With maturity… We have greater confidence in prayer We know God answers prayers 1 Peter 3:12, 1 John 5:14-15 We know, because He has! We are better prepared to accept His answers cf. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 He knows best Philippians 4:6-7 With maturity…

With maturity… We have greater appreciation of our brethren Brethren are our lifeline in an ungodly world Our spiritual family – Ephesians 4:16 We prefer one another – Romans 12:10 We are thankful for our spiritual family – cf. Philippians 1:3 With maturity…

With maturity… We can avoid the judgment of the ungodly Though unpleasant, hell is real 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9, Matthew 25:46, 41, 18:8-9, etc. Ignoring it doesn’t make it go away! Maturity helps us better understand how we can avoid this fate With maturity…

We have hope of eternity in heaven The godly are ready to stand before God – Hebrews 11:13-16, 2 Timothy 4:8 2 Peter 1:11 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 This is the reason we are here! If you miss heaven, you miss all! With maturity…

Are you striving toward maturity?