BASIC MATURITY QUESTIONS
Am I reading and
studying the Word of God on a consistent (daily) basis? ( 2 Timothy
2:15, John 8:31-32). Have I memorized the order of the books of the
Bible so I can find things?
Am I praying (not
just over meals) on a consistent (daily) basis? ( 1 Thessalonians
5:17, Colossians 4:2)
When I pray, do I
thank God (1 Thessalonians 5:18), confess sin ( 1 John 1:8-9), and
pray for others following the example of Jesus ( Romans 8:34) and the
Holy Spirit? ( Romans 8:27)
Do I forgive
others? ( Matthew 6:14-15)
Do I give of the
resources (time, money, energy) that God has given me ? (Psalm 24:1,
Luke 6:38, 1 John 3:17)
Am I receiving the
love of God for myself personally? ( 1 John 3:1, 16, Ephesians 5:1)
Am I showing the love of God to my brothers and sisters in Christ? ( John 13:34-35, 15:12-13,17, 1 John 3:16-18)
Am I showing the love of God to my brothers and sisters in Christ? ( John 13:34-35, 15:12-13,17, 1 John 3:16-18)
Do I understand the
gospel? ( 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Acts 2:37-38, Ephesians 2:1-10)
Am I ministering
the gospel to anyone? ( Colossians 4:3-4, Romans 10:14)
Is there anyone in
my life from whom I am willing to receive instruction, correction and
discipline? (Colossians 1:28, 2 Timothy 4:2)
Is there anyone in
my life with whom I have a relationship of trust and love strong
enough to bear the weight of truth? Someone who is dedicated to
helping me to become more like Christ? A disciple maker? ( Matthew
28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 4:16-17)
Am I doing the
above for anyone else? Have I unconditionally surrendered to Jesus
Christ so that He is on the throne of my life as Lord and King? (
Luke 6:46, Revelation 19:16, Philippians 2:9-11)
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