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5 Signs of Spiritual Maturity-by Clint Archer

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clint_archerThe following is a posting by Clint Archer, the pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church, outside of Durban, South Africa. The link to his website is at the end of this article.

Let me start by saying that it's not wrong for a new believer to be immature any more than it's wrong for a child to be childish.

Puerility is only annoying in an adult. When a four year old dons a cape and wears his underwear over his pants, claiming x-ray vision, it's cute. When his dad does that, it's concerning (or certifiable).

When you've been a believer for many years though, lack of these indicators should be concerning.

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