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The Choices of Maturity |
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One way to evaluate spiritual maturity is by
looking at the choices we make. The writer of Hebrews notes many of the
way those choices change with personal growth. |
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Mature Choices |
Versus |
Immature Choices |
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Teaching others |
rather than |
just being taught |
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Developing depth of understanding |
rather than |
struggling with the basics |
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Self-evaluation |
rather than |
self-criticism |
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Seeking unity |
rather than |
promoting disunity |
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Desiring spiritual challenges |
rather than |
desiring entertainment |
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Careful study and observation |
rather than |
opinions and halfhearted efforts |
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Active faith |
rather than |
cautious apathy and doubt |
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Confidence |
rather than |
fear |
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Feelings and experiences evaluated in the light of God's Word |
rather than |
experiences evaluated according to feelings |