The Choices of Maturity
A Divine Perspective on Forgiveness
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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. |
One way to evaluate spiritual maturity is by looking at the choices we make. The writer of Hebrews notes many of the ways those choices change with personal growth.