A maturing Christian

A maturing Christian’s life should always be in the pursuit of holiness, they should reflect the teachings and life of Jesus (humility, love, forgiveness etc.). They should strive to live a holy and blameless life (1 Peter 1:16 “be holy for I am holy). Not only will they be an example to other people, they should help to serve and lead the church. They will be a servant leader. Jesus Himself is the example of that servant leader as talked about in Philippians 2. The mature Christian should have a solid prayer life along with a daily Bible devotion as Psalm 119 reminds us of, this is their food and the only way that they can grow in the knowledge of the Truth. They keep those younger in the faith accountable and encourage their walk with God by discipleship and mentoring. They should have the ability to teach the gospel and evangelize to other people, the ability to share the Truth of what God has done in their life. A mature Christian should guide and support other Christians as well as be an example and a leader for others to follow as they follow Christ. Through their leadership they will show others how to follow Him. They should be Christ like in their character fearing God and wanting to obey His commands and do His will. They should be loving and be able to distinctly stand out, this goes back to being holy which literally means “set apart" (real Christians stand out of the crowd). In summary a mature Christian should be bearing fruit in their life; this fruit includes everything from their pursuit of holiness, denial of themselves, a hatred for sin, and so much more including Galatians 5 description of fruits of the Spirit, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” We will never be fully mature in Him, but a real Christian will grow up in Him, moving from milk to solid food as they pursue holiness during their life.