What are the qualities that describe what Christian maturity looks like. Since becoming Christ-like makes us an EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW, especially in these trying times. A mature Christian is someone who is a MODEL, a PACESETTER; someone who influences others in POSITIVE WAYS according to the scriptures! Modeling Christian virtues, of TRUE SPIRITUALITY, is crucial to effective ministry in the world. Without biblical and godly models we are cast into a restless sea that can only toss up muddy sand “…the wicked are like the rolling sea. It never rests. Its waves TOSS UP MUD AND SAND.” (Isa. 57:20)
We can never be Christian leaders and truly mature until we come to realize that God has called us to be EXAMPLES to others. As the Lord Jesus pointed out, “A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is PERFECTLY TRAINED will be LIKE THEIR TEACHER.” (Luke 6:40) SO, “…do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that YOU MAY PROVE WHAT IS THAT GOOD AND ACCEPTABLE AND PERFECT WILL OF GOD.” (Rom. 12:2) Also, remember to, “let the peace of God RULE in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ DWELL in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. AND WHATEVER YOU DO IN WORD OR DEED, DO ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS, GIVING THANKS TO GOD THE FATHER THROUGH HIM…” (Col. 3:15-17)
-Bill Stockham