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VOTD 05.17.16 Passing the Eye Test: Maturity

Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7

Spiritual maturity is not about appearance. There are people who “look the part.” This is sometimes called “passing the eye test.” In basketball, for example, that means being exceptionally tall with big hands. But many who pass the eye test aren’t good basketball players. Some who are shorter are exceptional at the game.

In the same way, when it comes to Christian maturity, there are many Christians who “pass the eye test”—they look the part, but that’s all. Last time we mentioned age, or even the appearance of age. But looks aren’t a very good indication of spiritual maturity. (more…)

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VOTD 05.16.16 Age, Experience and Maturity

Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Titus 2:2-3 

One of my co-workers had a coffee mug for years that proclaimed “You can’t stop getting older but you can be immature forever.” Unfortunately, this slogan fit him perfectly.

The very fact that Paul had to tell Titus in today’s verses to teach elements of wisdom and maturity to the older men and women is a sign that increased age doesn’t necessary mean increased maturity. (more…)

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