Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation 002 The Making of a Mature Disciple (with Jim Wilder)
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Apr 10, 2021 AI Snips
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Mature Christian vs Mature Person
- Mature Christianity and maturity as a person overlap deeply, not separate as many assume.
- One can have biblical knowledge yet lack mature character and relationships reflecting Christ.
Spiritual Disciplines and Maturity
- Spiritual disciplines make room for God but don't change character alone.
- Maturity requires God growing a new creation within us plus forming attachment and understanding God's mind.
Stage-Appropriate Maturity
- Maturity means being appropriately developed at each life stage, not just overall growth.
- Spiritual maturity looks different for a child, adult, or elderly person based on their stage.