The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Sheesh!

I'll go back and rework it.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I believe the truest signs of an immature Christian are:

1. A lack of balance
2. Extremism
3. Judgementalism.

I worry about folks who change their beliefs as often as their undies.

I worry about folks who are extreme right and extreme left.

I do think we should all have a firm set of principles we live by. I can't imagine what life would be like without a firm set of core beliefs.

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Here you go Pianothumper.

4. selfishness
5. carnality

Originally Posted by A_PoMo

Theology doesn't matter a rip if there is no love. Jesus said that it's love that is the core witness as to whether or not a person is a son of God. Thus, the more a person grows in love the more mature they are, imo. Those that lack love for God and love for all people are immature Christians. For me, this is the true litmus test of a person's spirituality.
6. Lack of love.

Originally Posted by The Mrs

7. Naivete
8. Unquestioning trust in pastor/leaders

Is innocence such a bad thing? And wouldn't that be a lack of discernment?

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

Their extreme right or extreme left views ARE their core beliefs at this particular juncture in their lives.

I consider myself to have a pretty balanced set of beliefs but I can look back at the time when I was far more extreme in my beliefs.

The thing to do when making statements like your post here has made is for everyone to remember that, while the statement is true, (the statement that this is a sign of immaturity) the important thing to continue to note is that immaturity is not a static position. It is a current position on a journey.

Often when someone sees an immature Christian they will dub them as such with a view that this just how they are. When one takes the time to realize that immaturity is a condition we ALL find ourselves in on our way to maturity then we are less apt to simply roll our eyes at their immaturity and more apt to see their current state of immaturity and interpret that as an open door to invest in someones continued maturity.

Of course this act requires deep maturity because of the patience that it requires and the lengthy amount of time that true maturity takes.

Thankfully, among all of the eye rollers, there were a few investors to be found in my life who gave of themselves that I may find within myself the ability to attain to my current state of maturity (which is still a certain level of immaturity compared to where I will be later on in life)

Of course this post is not accusing anyone of anything. It is just a point that I thought would be prudent given the theme of the thread.

Awesome post, Digging!!!

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Awesome post, Digging!!!

Thank you ma'am.

It looks like we are getting quite a few pointers on how to locate the immature Christian.

Once we get all of this information compiled we can start a thread on what to do once an immature Christian has been located.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

Thank you ma'am.

It looks like we are getting quite a few pointers on how to locate the immature Christian.

Once we get all of this information compiled we can start a thread on what to do once an immature Christian has been located.

He/she is pretty easy to find, really.

I suggest we all just look in the nearest mirror.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

He/she is pretty easy to find, really.

I suggest we all just look in the nearest mirror.

You are so cruel PP...

Anyone who would force me to look into another mirror.....

Just too cruel.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

He/she is pretty easy to find, really.

I suggest we all just look in the nearest mirror.

I have 30 mirrors in my house. I'm easy to spot!

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

Thank you ma'am.

It looks like we are getting quite a few pointers on how to locate the immature Christian.

Once we get all of this information compiled we can start a thread on what to do once an immature Christian has been located.

JK!!!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

JK!!!

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

JK!!!

LOL...

Nuke 'em?




I think that would be a great thread.

I will let this one run for a while and I may fire one up.