Colossians 4:12Develop the right attitudeI Corinthians 2:6; 2:14-3:4; 14:20James 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 1:28Ephesians 4:11-16 – This is why we need to mature – so we won’t be blown about “by every wind of doctrine”Example: Luke 24:49Read the text.Read the context.Compare translations.Find related verses.Translate Bible knowledge into obedient living.Hebrews 5:11-6:2James 3:2; 2:20-22Matthew 5:43-48In summary:Grow up!Study!Obey!