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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Maturity

Labor for the Church

Colossians: Paul’s Labor for the Church (1:24-2:5)

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As Paul labored for the churches of his day, his goal was to see them be mature and firmly established in the truth. A good goal to mimic.

A Mature Christian Mindset

A Mature Christian Mindset – Philippians 3:15

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Becoming like Christ should be my goal in life. In my job, with my family, and in everything else I do, I should strive for Christlikeness.

So Everyone May See Your Progress

So Everyone May See Your Progress – 1 Timothy 4:15

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Our growth as believers should be evident to others around us. And our progress should encourage others to grow in their walk with our Lord.

Bear with the failings of the weak

Bear with the Failings of the Weak – Romans 15:1-3

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Paul's message for those who consider themselves mature believers, is that we have an obligation to weaker believers, helping them to mature.

Made Holy and Perfect

Made Holy and Perfect – Hebrews 10:14

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Jesus sacrifice on the cross has done for us what we could not do ourselves. His sacrifice has made us holy and perfect.

Solid Food Is for the Mature

Solid Food Is for the Mature – Hebrews 5:13-14

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Dive deep into God's word, investing time in it. The solid food of the word is for the mature who have learned and practiced what it says.

set an example

Set an Example – 1 Timothy 4:12

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Do you set a good example of the Christian lifestyle to the believers around you? Strive to make your life one that others could safely copy.

saving face

The Consequence of Saving Face – Matthew 14:9

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When you make a commitment and then discover it was a mistake, do you correct that mistake, or does your pride force you to follow through?