Marks of Maturity Hebrews 5:11-14. Essential Both the physical and spiritual realms Edification (1 Corinthians 14:26) Church work (Ephesians 4:11-14)

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Marks of Maturity Hebrews 5:11-14

Essential Both the physical and spiritual realms Edification (1 Corinthians 14:26) Church work (Ephesians 4:11-14)

Essential “Promotion of spiritual growth by teaching or example.” (Vine) Result of labor (Acts 9:31; 1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Goal Perfection Not sinlessness Rather maturity, completeness, entirely developed Greek word “telios”

Hebrew Marks (5:11-6:3) Ability to teach others 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Peter 3:18

Hebrew Marks (5:11-6:3) Ability to receive the “meat of the word” Go on from first principles To fail is to be carnal (1 Corinthians 3:1, 2)

Hebrew Marks (5:11-6:3) Discern between good and evil Too many pew warmers Maturity to recognize the difference between what men say and what God says (Ephesians 4:14; Titus 1:9)

Humility Receive instruction (Colossians 1:28) Accept admonishment (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) Recognize shortcomings (2 Samuel 12:13; Luke 15:21; Acts 8:24)

Tongue Control Takes effort (James 3:2; 4:11; 1 Peter 3:10) Refrain from lying (Ephesians 4:25) No profanity (James 3:10) No murmuring (1 Corinthians 10:10; Philippians 2:14)

Love Forgiveness (1 Corinthians 13:8-10; Colossians 3:14) Love for God (John 14:15; 1 John 4:17-19)

Conclusion Excuse for not growing? Don’t delay