REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“7 Signs of Maturity”

ICEBREAKER: What is the worst baby food you can think of to eat?

DEFINITION: Maturity: The state or quality of being fully grown or developed or perfected or complete.

The state or quality of being mature.

OUTLINE: 7 Characteristics of Maturity

1. Freedom From Carnality

Carnality = envy, strife and division

2. Have an attitude of humility

Humility= Meekness, Self-control, to be humble

3. Our ability to be patient, confident to stand in the midst of the trial

4. Having a bridled tongue

5. You are mentoring others; Coaching, Discipling,

Parenting

6. You are skilled in the Word of righteousness

7. You have developed wisdom and spiritual sensitivity by the continual application of God's word

TEXT: Ephesians 4:11; 1 Corinthians 3:1=9, Phil 3:12, James 1:2-4, James 3:2, Hebrews 5:12

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. How does carnality subtly creep into our life? Give an example a carnal behavior.

2. Identify someone in the Bible that acted humbly.

3. Name an area of your life that God is developing patience in?

4. Why is it so hard to keep our tongues bridled?

a. I just have so much to say

b. People just make me so mad

c. I must be as mature as I think I am

d. ___________________________

5. Who are you called to coach or mentor?

a. My Kids

b. My Neighbors

c. My Clients

d. My co-workers

e. ____________________________

6. What does it mean to be righteous and how do we get it?

7. How do you know the difference between good and evil?