- Our standard of spiritual maturity is Jesus Christ, and our biblical reference for this standard is found in I John 2:6, “The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked” (NASB). Anyone who claims to be born again must emulate and imitate the character of Christ in lifestyle, thoughts, and attitude. How did Christ walk?
1. Prayer – Luke 5:15; 6:12; 11:1; 22:31-32; John 11:41; 17:9, 15-17, 20-22
2. Compassion – Matthew 20:34; Mark 6:34; 8:2-3; Luke 19:41-42
3. Purpose – Matthew 5:17; 15:24; 18:11; 20:28; Mark 1:38; 2:15-22; Luke 1:79; 2:49; 4:18-19, 43
4. Servanthood – Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:43; John 13:3-10
5. Understanding/knowing Scripture – Matthew 7:29; 22:16’
6. Disciple making – Matthew 10:1
7. Unconditional Love – Matthew 8:17; 18:11-13; John 10:3-4, 11, 14-16; 13:1
8. Pure motives – John 5:30; 8:48-50
9. Holiness – Luke 1:35; 23:47; John 7:18; 14:30
10. An example for others to follow – Matthew 11:29; John 10:4; 13:5, 13-15
11. Meekness – Matthew 11:29; 27:12-14; Luke 22:27
12. Unity among the body – John 17:14-23
13. Intercession – Matthew 6:9-13; Mark 4:35-41
14. Wisdom – Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 6:20ff.
15. Obedience – Matthew 26:39; John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38; 8:29
16. Proper Zeal – Luke 8:1; 12:50;John 2:17
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