Quotes about Maturity

That kind of Bible works, because that is our story, too. The Bible "partners" with us (so to speak), modeling for us our walk with God in discovering greater depth and maturity on our journey of faith, not by telling us what to do at each step, but by showing us a journey of hills and valleys, straight lanes and difficult curves, of new discoveries and insights, of movement and change—with God by our side every step of the way.

But if the Bible's main purpose is to form us, to grow us to maturity, to teach us the sacred responsibility of communing with the Spirit by walking the path of wisdom, it would leave plenty of room for pondering, debating, thinking, and the freedom to fail. And that is what it does.

“I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man.

He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years.

Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.

I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.

Their young ones thrive and grow up in the open field; they leave and do not return.

In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

We have a little sister, and her breasts are not yet grown. What shall we do for our sister on the day she is spoken for?

“I will make mere lads their leaders, and children will rule over them.”