Dictionary of Bible Themes The result of insufficient growth, or a failure to develop to one's full potential. 2 Samuel 15:1-4Marks of physical immaturity Pride Deuteronomy 21:181 Kings 12:8 Rejection of wise counsel 1 Kings 12:13-14Tactlessness 2 Kings 2:23Job 19:18 Lack of respect 2 Chronicles 13:7Weakness of character Proverbs 22:15Foolishness Deuteronomy 1:39Proverbs 1:4 Lack of understanding Jonah 4:111 Corinthians 13:11 Titus 2:6 Lack of self-control Proverbs 29:15Disgrace Luke 15:13Waste 1 Corinthians 14:20Spiritual immaturity is to be avoided Hebrews 6:1See also 2 Corinthians 13:9,11Ephesians 4:13,15 Colossians 1:28; 4:12 The word "perfection" may be understood in terms of maturity James 1:42 Peter 3:18 Matthew 13:20-21 Marks of spiritual immaturity Backsliding pp Mk 4:16-17 See also pp Lk 8:13 Galatians 4:8-9Jesus Christ to his disciples. Romans 14:2An over-sensitive conscience 1 Corinthians 3:1-2See also Lack of spiritual understanding Matthew 11:16-19Hebrews 5:11-14 pp Lk 7:31-35 1 Corinthians 3:3Divisiveness Ephesians 4:14See also Instability James 1:6-71 Timothy 3:6 Pride See also 1 Peter 5:5The church overseer must be a spiritually mature person. Proverbs 28:13Remedies for immaturity See also Confession of sin Jeremiah 3:13-22James 5:16 1 John 1:9 Proverbs 3:11-12 See also Discipline Psalms 119:67-711 Peter 4:1-2 Revelation 3:19 Psalms 119:97-99 See also Prayer and meditation Psalms 119:27John 17:17-19 Romans 8:26 Hebrews 4:16 James 1:25 See also 5654 betrothal5664 children 5902 maturity 5925 rashness 6199 imperfection 8206 Christlikeness 8230 discipline 8320 perfection 8339 self-control 8347 spiritual growth 8755 folly |
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