There is a natural drive in us\u00a0to want to mature\u00a0– we want to grow up. But, it is possible to become content with immaturity. It is possible to become content with where we are, until we are confronted with\u00a0our immaturity and awakened to\u00a0our need of change. Unfortunately, in our culture today, immaturity is often met with embrace and acceptance, and even celebration. The greater tragedy is when spiritual immaturity\u00a0is embraced in the church.\u00a0 The book of Hebrews encourages the believer to go on to spiritual maturity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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