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The Bible says that true spiritual maturity is not about how much you know, but how much you love.
Key Points:
- The Great Commission. The call to make disciples extends to every follower of Jesus, not just the pastors or the “spiritually elite.” Matthew 28:19-20
- Equipped to invest. Disciple-making is not just about sharing your faith. It’s about having a willingness to invest in someone on life topics, too, adding value in the areas they care about most.
- Maturity is not about smart Christians becoming smarter. The Bible says that the true measure of greatness is not about how “spiritual” you look or act, but whether you love people enough to help them.
Quote This:
Ephesians 4:15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Give some examples of the selfish things young children do. When do they become less selfish?
- Give an example of an organization or industry where people serve less as they get promoted.
- Read Philippians 2:4-8. What can you do this week to begin to have more of a servant’s attitude toward others?
- Read and discuss Matthew 6:19-21. How does this affect the way you think about giving?
- Who helped you pursue God? How did they do it? Do you think you can help someone else pursue God? Why or why not?
- Make a list of a few people in your life who could benefit from your help. What practical things can you do to begin to reach out?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
