Towards Maturity

Heb 6:1 "Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on
to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead
to death, and of faith in God .. "

I pondered upon what i just read in Kelvin's earlier post. I asked God what He meant by maturity. This word suddenly seemed vague and I badly need some insight from the Holy Spirit. KJV version of Heb 6:1 reads maturity as perfection. As i began to search through the scriptures [reading from 1 Cor 13:11, 14:20; Eph 4:13-14] spiritual maturity comes with Christlikeness, complete growth in mental and moral character, the putting aside of the bliss of innocence and ignorance. Maturity, now to my understanding goes beyond just being 'spiritual' but is both spiritual and cognitive. It deals with the transformation of our hearts and mind in accordance to His word. It is demonstrated through our thinking patterns and demonstrated through our lives in areas of human relationship and decision making. It is not being driven by childish wants and live carelessly but to realise that for every action and speech, comes consequences beared not just by self but repercussions to many around. It is a character of consistency both in our mental and moral values based strictly upon His word.

Eleanor Roosevelt quotes

“A mature person is one
who is does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when
deeply stirred emotionally ... "

A mature person in other words bears the humble character of Christ and do not hold on to self righteosness and is able to channel their emotions appropriately and think beyond how they feel. A mature person even when provoked do not repay evil with evil, one who will choose not to judge others with the ideal but seek to respond in Christ's ideal.

Rom 12:17"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"[a]says the Lord. 20On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."[b] 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

The more i read and meditate, the more i see the kind of perfection God desires of us. It's like telling me that it's not enough knowing, but practically accessing my action and speech. Intellect does not bring us to maturity, walking in His spirit does. I am still crunching and digesting.