1. Biblical Values that Shape the Future
Maturity

2. we taught you how to live in a way that will please God
Maturity
Brothers and sisters,
we taught you how to live in a way that will please God
(1 Thessalonians 4:1 NCV)

3. Maturity You have not arrived
Brothers and sisters, we taught you how to live in a way that will please God, and you are living that way. Now we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live that way even more.
(1 Thessalonians 4:1)

4. Maturity God has shown you how to live a mature life
Brothers and sisters, we taught you how to live in a way that will please God
(1 Thessalonians 4:1 NCV)

5. (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 NCV)
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You must live a changed life if you want to grow up
God wants you to be holy and to stay away from sexual sins. He wants each of you to learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable.
(1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 NCV)

6. Maturity Your love must never stop growing
We do not need to write you about having love for your Christian family, because God has already taught you to love each other.
(1 Thessalonians 4:9 NCV)

7. Maturity The little things do matter to God
Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business, and do your own work as we have already told you.
(1 Thessalonians 4:11 NCV)

8. Maturity Your hope is in Jesus
Brothers and sisters, we want you to know about those Christians who have died so you will not be sad, as others who have no hope.
(1 Thessalonians 4:13)

9. Maturity Here are some final questions for you:
Are you growing or shrinking spiritually?
What are going to do about it?
Would you like to grow?
Will you consider applying the points of this message in your life today?
Do you have hope that your life can change?