Maturity is a process of growth. In various letters, the New Testament writers offer these "marks" as identifiers of maturity:
1. Mature people build others up, not themselves (1 Cor. 14).
2. Mature people help others grow; they do not expect to be served (Eph. 4).
3. Mature people leave behind competition and pride to become like Christ (Phil. 3).
4. Mature people understand basic teachings and reproduce themselves by teaching others (Hebrews 5:11-6:3).
5. Conclusion: Mature believers are growing disciples who make other disciples.
1. Mature people build others up, not themselves (1 Cor. 14).
2. Mature people help others grow; they do not expect to be served (Eph. 4).
3. Mature people leave behind competition and pride to become like Christ (Phil. 3).
4. Mature people understand basic teachings and reproduce themselves by teaching others (Hebrews 5:11-6:3).
5. Conclusion: Mature believers are growing disciples who make other disciples.
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