What is maturity and who is a matured being? Without thinking too deep or far, many would be quick to say maturity is the coming of age or transition from one age grade to the other; mostly crossing from being a teenager to a full grown adult, hence a matured person could be safely regarded as someone who fits the above description.
Maturity on a broader note goes beyond the above everyday definition, most especially when we bring it back to who we are as Christians.
Listed below are the core attributes of a matured Christian as outlined by a clergyman of repute, Hon. Senior Evang. Ajala Kayode of Calvary Parish, Ogba-Ikeja, Lagos
✅ They speak the truth at all times
✅ They are good listeners
✅ They hardly take offense
✅ They are quick to forgive
✅ They are reliable
✅ They are supportive
✅ They have appetite for prayer and fasting
✅ They rely on the Word of God
✅ The more God lifts them up, the more they become humble
✅ They hardly defend themselves
✅ They are quick to repent
✅ They seek peace and pursue it
✅ They love people and they are compassionate
✅ They know when to talk and when to be quiet
✅ They are full of wisdom in many aspects of life
✅ They respect people and are very sensitive to people’s feelings
✅ They have a lot of patience and they are not short tempered
✅ They fear God
✅ They give honour where it is due
✅ They are content with what they have
✅ They have good leadership skills
✅ They are hospitable
✅ They are not carried away by all kinds of teachings
✅ They are good followers
✅ They have a sacrificial spirit
✅ They don’t gossip and look down on people
✅ They have faith
✅ They take part in church activities and attend church regularly
✅ They are clean in every aspect of life
✅ Their spirits are sensitive, they hate sin
✅ They don’t act holier than others
✅ They don’t compete with others
*Ask yourself: Are you a matured Christian?*?
