There are four basic steps to maturity. Identifying and applying the lessons learned in each category as it relates to the basic principles of life can be a challenge.
4 Steps to Maturity:
WISDOM
1. Principles of Life - Underlying all the basic teachings of Christ there are significant principles which are essential for successful living.
Related scripture:
"... the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." John 6:63
"My son, attend to my words: incline thine ear unto my sayings, For they are life unto those that find them and health to all their flesh." Proverbs 4:20,22
"According as his diving power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through knowledge of Him that hath called us..." II Peter 1:3
CONFILCTS
2. Relationships Affected By Principles - When a principle of life is violated or neglected, breakdowns result in one or more of these basic relationships of life:
Response to God
Acceptance of Self
Family Harmony
Purpose for the Future
Effectiveness in Friendships
Harmony in Dating and Marriage
Management of Financial Affairs
Related scripture:
"The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise." Proverbs 15:31
"He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth." Proverbs 10:17
"For the commandment is a lamp: and the law is the light: and the reproofs of instruction are the way of life." Proverbs 6:23
DECISIONS
3. Steps to Correct Violations - Once a breakdown in a life relationship has been traced to a violation of a principle of life, clear and logical steps of action are required to reconstruct thinking and direction.
Related scripture:
"Turn you at my reproof: behold I will pour out my spirit unto you. I will make known my words unto you." Proverbs 1:23
"But let a man examine himself...for if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged." I Corinthians 11:28,31
PROJECTS
4. Instruction Based on Correction - Correction may produce an immediate solution, but further guidance of disciple in Scripture is essential to strengthen and reaffirm the importance of the steps which were taken. Related scripture: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." II Timothy 3:16-17
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