Markers of Maturity | Tom Hammel

John 10:10 (NIV84)

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

1. Love: Make It Your Mission

Matthew 22:37–39 (NIV84)

37 Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

2. Faith: It’s a Workout

Philippians 2:12–13 (NIV84)

12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

3. Serve: Get in the Game

1 Peter 4:10 (NIV84)

10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.

4. Offense: Don’t Take the Bait

Proverbs 19:11 (NIV84)

11 A man’s wisdom gives him patience;

it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

2 Peter 3:18 (NIV84)

18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.