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?
1 comment:
Age, social status, title,education or position never guarantee maturity. Life experience is a valuable teacher. In fact, someone who refuses to learn by life's hardships/experiences exhibit the worst inmaturity. Often inmaturity simply arises because the person simply has never been taught or given the tools that he needs in order to be mature. To the believer, the Word of God, is ultimate tool box. If we ponder and live by the Word we will exhibit maturity. However our spiritual walk is a daily walk. Often we are not prepared to handle things correctly. It is important to "always be ready to give an account of the hope that lies within us". We do this by our daily walk with God. Without His help we are miserable failures. With His help we are "more than conquerors". We will never set a good example of maturity until we learn to be led by the spirit and listen to His "still small voice" that is telling us and teaching us what to do and how to react to situations.
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