Maturity

It is really funny that such a "mature" word like "matruity" seems so "immature" when you use it. It has almost become a cliche'. I get the picture of the quitnessential juvenile yelling at a friend that they are "so immature"... as if to imply that they themselves embody maturity.

I have begun to realize that there is an intellect to maturity and some simply do not (or refuse) to possess that intellect. You see it in people who regurgitate political, spiritual, or social opinions out of a book they just read. No foundation or consideration of what goes into that opinion, just vommitting back to put on a facade of know-how. You can also see it those people who appear really smart but when it comes to relationships, they seem to be extremely high maintainence.

I want to take this word "maturity" back from the preteen girls. I want it to be used in a capacity that reflects it's intent because GOD CALLS US TO MATURITY! (1 Cor. 2:6, 1 Cor. 14:20, Eph. 4:13, Phil. 3:15, Col. 1:28, must I continue?)

Allow me to vent briefly.

I am sick (sick as in completely and udderly fed up) of people of God who fail to realize how immature they act. People who explode with hateful comments or "I quit" when things get hard. People who are supposed to lead others to a loving, embracing Christ, but can't look past their comforatble pew to go talk to someone different. People who flaunt their calling or position in order to gain respect, rather than honestly building report with those around them. You can begin to see the great link between immaturity and lazy selfishness.

I want to be mature. When I state an opinion, I want to truly believe and back it with time-tested thought. When I have subordinates, I want them to respect who I am not what title I carry. When I have friends, I want them to feel priviledged to be my friend, not obligated. When I share Christ, I want to set aside my carnal desires from my own good to remember the great calling set out by Christ.

Is there any mature amoung us?