{"id":8185,"date":"2012-02-06T08:00:43","date_gmt":"2012-02-06T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=8185"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:37:17","slug":"spiritual-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/spiritual-adults.htm","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Growth Levels: Ministering to Spiritual Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"SpiritualWe start as spiritual infants<\/a>, quite insecure in our walk, and then move into childhood<\/a> wherein we have grown but are still quite self-centered in our approach to the Christian life. As adolescents<\/a> we truly want to be Christ-like but struggle to bridge the gap. Continuing to grow, we become more consistent and mature . . . SPIRITUAL ADULTS.<\/div>\n

Spiritual Adulthood Described<\/h2>\n

1)\u00a0 They constantly use the Word of God, saturating themselves in it.\u00a0 As a result, they have a good moral compass, able to make choices that line up with Scripture. (Heb. 5:14; 1 Jn. 2:14)<\/span><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0 They build on what they already know.\u00a0 As a result, they go deeper with the Lord. (Heb. 6:1)<\/span><\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 They have learned to find their strength in the Lord.\u00a0 As a result, they are overcomers.\u00a0 (1 Jn. 2:14)<\/span><\/p>\n

4)\u00a0 They have persevered through the difficult times.\u00a0 As a result, they have acquired all the tools needed to make it through life. (James 1:4)<\/span><\/p>\n

5)\u00a0 They view life through the lens of who they are and what they have in Christ.\u00a0 As a result, they maintain perspective. (Phil. 3:7-15)<\/span><\/p>\n

6)\u00a0 They avail themselves of all means of getting to know Jesus better.\u00a0 As a result, they are Christ-like in their attitudes, words, and actions. (Eph. 4:13)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ministering to Spiritual Adults<\/strong><\/h2>\n