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When I think about spiritual maturity, I remember a famous quote from a brilliant writer and scholar, William Temple.
'It is no good giving me a play like Hamlet or King Lear, and telling me to write a play like that. Shakespeare could do it; I can't. And it is no good showing me a life like the life of Jesus and telling me to live like that. Jesus could do it; I can't. But if the genius of Shakespeare could come and live in me, then I could write plays like that. And if the Spirit of Jesus could come and live in me, then I could live a life like that.'
Like Shana said, when the fruits of the Spirit are found in a person's life, spiritual maturity is evident.
Quote: "How do you recognize it? Where do you see it or find it? How do you define it?"
Here is the answer to your question!
"Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven" - Rev 13.6.
This happened in AD 600, and the people are still in the dark.
One of God's names is, "Ecumenical Bishop" (1Pet 2.25).
His tabernacle is New Jerusalem (Rev 21.3).
The "dwellers in heaven" are 144,000 Jews, and Gentiles (Rev 7), since AD 77 (Ten Days - Rev 2.10).
I don't believe in maturity.
Especially spiritual maturity, since there will always be something new to learn. Those desperate to prove to others that they have spiritually matured are often the least matured. Adulthood is overrated anyway.
I don't believe in maturity.
Especially spiritual maturity, since there will always be something new to learn. Those desperate to prove to others that they have spiritually matured are often the least matured. Adulthood is overrated anyway.
To be fair, Tricky, maturity doesn't necessarily imply an end of growth.
Maturation can be a lifelong process. And gaining wisdom is fun, even if you don't want to grow up.
Spiritual maturity develops as one's life becomes in tune with one's "spirit". For me (and I've got a lot of maturing to do still) that means identifying and removing from my life the things and ideas that hinder me. As layers of useless information and tasks are stripped away, they are replaced with things that have more meaning to me.
Spiritual maturity takes place whenever a person gets closer to being and doing what makes them truly happy and content.
Spiritual maturity takes place whenever a person gets closer to being and doing what makes them truly happy and content.
I agree that being true to yourself could be considered spiritual mature, but why should I care about what others think of me if I only try to be me?
I mean how can you say that person A is more spiritually mature than person B when person A and B are totally different? And why should I feel the need to compare myself to another anywayz?
I find this topic very interesting and I can see that the majority of you have put a great deal of thought into this and each one of you were right.
To me spiritual maturity, is showing respect for your surroundings, showing respect for those around you and their opinions, whether you agree or disagree, helping those in need, working towards the benefit of all mankind, being truthful, not only to yourself but to your fellow man, being close and having a good relationship with your Creator, doing what you know to be right, be responsible for your actions, and looking after the well-being of your mind and body.
To be at harmony with yourself and your surroundings and everyone that comes within it.
This is what spiritual maturity means to me.
Originally Posted by b. frank I agree that being true to yourself could be considered spiritual mature, but why should I care about what others think of me if I only try to be me?
I mean how can you say that person A is more spiritually mature than person B when person A and B are totally different? And why should I feel the need to compare myself to another anywayz?
If I may answer this question for you,You don't have to compare yourself to anybody,We each have the capabilities to accomplish this in our own way,this is not a competition,It is whatever you feel comfortable with and whatever you wish to accomplish in your own way.
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Spiritual Maturity; Rev 13.6
Adulthood is overrated anyway.
I agree that being true to yourself could be considered spiritual mature, but why should I care about what others think of me if I only try to be me?
And why should I feel the need to compare myself to another anywayz?
