• Colossians 4:12
  • Develop the right attitude
    • I Corinthians 2:6; 2:14-3:4; 14:20
    • James 1:1-4 – Maturity comes by persevering through trials.
    • Philippians 3:11-16 – We must continually press on toward the goal.
  • Study God’s Word well enough to have deep convictions.
    • Colossians 1:28
    • Ephesians 4:11-16 – This is why we need to mature – so we won’t be blown about “by every wind of doctrine”
    • Example: Luke 24:49
      • Read the text.
      • Read the context.
      • Compare translations.
      • Find related verses.
    • Translate Bible knowledge into obedient living.
      • Hebrews 5:11-6:2
      • James 3:2; 2:20-22
      • Matthew 5:43-48
    • In summary:
      • Grow up!
      • Study!
      • Obey!