![]() I am tired of people judging people’s spirituality by knowledge. “Spiritual maturity is not reached by the passing of the years, but by obedience to the will of God.” Oswald Chambers “And so all growth that is not towards God Is growing towards decay.” George MacDonald “Spiritual maturity is neither instant nor automatic it is gradual, progressive development that will take the rest of your life.” – Rick Warren Once we begin to understand this, and accept it as a spiritual fact of life, adversity becomes easier to bear.” Charles Stanley The circumstances and events that we see as setbacks are oftentimes the very things that launch us into periods of intense spiritual growth. It is God’s most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives. ![]() ![]() Acute desire must be present or there will be no manifestation of Christ to His people.” A. Complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth. “The stiff and wooden quality about our religious lives is a result of our lack of holy desire. In fact, the more we mature, the more capable we are of spotting the sin that still remains in our hearts.”John MacArthur Under the illuminating, sanctifying influence of the Holy Spirit, all of us are aware of the areas in our lives that still need to be refined and disciplined for the sake of godliness. “No true believer is completely satisfied with his spiritual progress. “Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth.” During the physical stage, it is a war against sins in the soulish phase, it is a battle against the natural life and lastly, on the spiritual level, it is an onslaught against the supernatural enemy.” Watchman Nee The new life within us wages a constant war against all which opposes its growth. “Each stage of the believer’s walk possesses its particular hazard. “As Christians grow in holy living, they sense their own inherent moral weakness and rejoice that whatever virtue they possess flourishes as the fruit of the Spirit.” “Pray hardest when it’s hardest to pray.” In fact, one sign of spiritual growth is an increased awareness of our sinfulness.” Jerry Bridges “Conviction should actually grow throughout our Christian lives. ![]() “God didn’t bring you this far to leave you.” “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” ![]()
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