"One way to evaluate spiritual maturity is by looking at the choices we make." Really think about that and let it settle in. The decisions that we make every day carry a heavy weight and importance. The decisions that we make show who we are, what are faith is like, how we were raised, what we believe, etc. Decisions are important!
I believe that one of the best decisions we can make it to care. I don't know when it became cool not to care about anything or put effort into things. It seems like people just say that to fit in. I know I have been around people who will talk about how they don't care about something and then I hear or see that they actually did and it bugs me. Why say it then? Saying things to fit in really won't get you anywhere.
In Hebrews there was a chart in my bible that talks about mature choices versus immature choices and I wanted to share that in this blog post tonight. My hope is that you become more aware of the mature vs. immature choices/decisions that we are making.
Mature Choice vs. Immature Choice
1. Teaching others...rather than...just being taught
2. Developing depth of understanding...rather than...struggling with the basics
3. Self-evaluation...rather than...self-criticism
4. Seeking unity...rather than...promoting disunity
5. Desiring spiritual challenges...rather than...desiring entertainment
6. Careful study and observation...rather than...opinions and halfhearted efforts
7. Active faith...rather than...cautious apathy and doubt
8. Confidence...rather than...fear
9. Feelings and experiences evaluated in the light of God's word...rather than...experiences evaluated according to feelings
In my honest opinion I believe that list speaks for itself. I don't think that I have to go further in depth with anything on there because I believe the Holy Spirit will use something on that list in a specific way just for you. The choices and decisions that are mature all start when we care. So care! It's cool and important to care.
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