Spiritual Maturity - Biblical Definition
I Corinthians 14:20 (NKJV) Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.
Spiritual Maturity def 1 - adult in understanding
Spiritual Maturity def 2 - no malice; no ill will towards others
I Corinthians 2:6 (NKJV) However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
Spiritual Maturity def 3 - not carnal or worldly (wisdom of this age), but biblically wise.
Philippians 3:15 (NKJV) Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you.
Spiritual Maturity def 4 - having the mind of Christ
Luke 8:14 (NKJV) Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
Spiritual Maturity def 5 - not overly concerned with cares, riches, and pleasures of life,