What is spiritual maturity?

“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.” - 1 Corinthians 13:11

As men, we often assume spiritual maturity means knowing more Scripture, praying more often, or appearing more “put together.”

More knowledge.

More answers.

Better performance.

But what if true spiritual maturity isn’t measured by what we do, but by who we’re becoming?

In my journey with God, I’ve discovered that good theology and the right beliefs, while valuable and important, aren’t necessarily a measure of internal character or spiritual formation.

In fact, too much “certainty” can stand in the way of authentic faith: trust and reliance on Jesus, even when the road ahead doesn’t make sense.

Childish faith demands quick answers and comfortable blessings. Mature faith can sit in the unknown, trusting God’s heart even when His hand isn’t obvious.

“Having it all together” isn’t the goal of the Christian life. Instead, it’s relational reliance on Jesus through life’s ups and downs. It’s trusting God to form us over the course of our lives into the men we’re created to be. 

What if maturity looks like humility over pride?

Forgiveness over judgment? 

Surrender over perfection?

How would that change your walk with God and what you pursue in your spiritual life?