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04-18-2008, 12:21 PM
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The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
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.
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04-18-2008, 12:25 PM
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Re: The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
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I believe the truest signs of an immature Christian are a lack of balance, extremism and 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.
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HA ha!!!!!!
j/k just jerking your chain.
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04-18-2008, 12:26 PM
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Re: The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster
I believe the truest signs of an immature Christian are a lack of balance, extremism and 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.
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Are you saying that mature Christians are balanced, and exhibit extremism and judgmentalism????? 
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04-18-2008, 12:26 PM
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Re: The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
selfishness. Paul also lists to the corinthians what made them immature.
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04-18-2008, 12:28 PM
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Re: The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster
I believe the truest signs of an immature Christian are a lack of balance, extremism and 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.
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Carnality/being in the flesh is a sign of an immature Chistian as well.
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04-18-2008, 12:30 PM
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Re: The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
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selfishness. Paul also lists to the corinthians what made them immature.
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Oh, that was one of my faults Prax. That is what I think keeps people sitting on the pew and not going and doing what we are commanded to do. I am in my 50's and just now learning I was selfish about the gospel. Not that I always have been but lately that seems to be how I seem to myself.
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04-18-2008, 12:31 PM
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Re: The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
Other signs:
1. A lack of concentration.
2. A lack of spiritual appetite.
3. A lack of discernment.
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04-18-2008, 12:32 PM
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Re: The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
I agree that we all should have core beliefs, but we should challenge our beliefs against the word of God. If we have the truth, it will withstand scrutiny.
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04-18-2008, 12:33 PM
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Re: The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
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Carnality/being in the flesh is a sign of an immature Chistian as well.
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Absolutely.
If the flesh consistently wins the battle of our mind, we are immature.
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04-18-2008, 12:36 PM
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Re: The Truest Signs of an Immature Christian
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I agree that we all should have core beliefs, but we should challenge our beliefs against the word of God. If we have the truth, it will withstand scrutiny.
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When I say "core beliefs" I mean the ones that are patently Biblically principled.
There is (at least there should be) a vast difference between decisions made based on clear Biblical mandates (such as not murdering) and decisions made based on our own desire for a closer walk with Jesus (such as not eating at a pub).
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