Saddle Up Your Horses.... We've Got An Adventure To Go On!

This will be Part 1 of a 15 part Mini Series out of the Book of James presently being shared at The Gathering Place. This wonderful book is a “must” study for all believers. It is our prayer that this series of messages will bring about “A ChristianityThat Works.”

Perhaps the number one cause of problems in the world is immaturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, making immature decisions, acting in immature ways. Simply put, we need to grow up.

MATURITY has nothing to do with how long you've lived or how long you've been a Christian. Maturity is not appearance. Looks can be deceiving. Maturity has nothing to do with how many degrees or how much education you have. You can have so many degrees they call you Dr. Fahrenheit, but that doesn’t make you mature.

God says maturity is all about attitude. Christianity is a life, not a religion. Jesus said, "I've come that you might have life." Life means problems and part of life means solving problems and facing them with the right attitude.

A MATURE PERSON
IS POSITIVE UNDER PRESSURE (James 1:2-4)
IS SENSITIVE TO PEOPLE (James 2:8)
HAS MASTERED HIS MOUTH (James 3:2)
IS A PEACEMAKER NOT A TROUBLEMAKER (James 4:1)

The first thing a doctor will say when you go for a check up is "Stick out your tongue." He uses your tongue to check your health. God does that spiritually, too.

Definition of gossip: hearing something you like about somebody you don't.

Have you ever heard anyone say, "I just say what's on my mind."? That may not always be acceptable. Maybe what's on their mind shouldn't be said out loud. Take the following test; For one week say whatever comes to your mind; If you survive speak only things that encourage and build up for the next week. You judge the results for yourself.

Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any negative talk come out of your mouth but only what is helpful for building up others according to their needs..." Circle the word "any". When you talk say things to build other people up. If it doesn't build somebody else up, don't say it. Even if it's the truth. That's a mark of maturity. You don’t have to say everything you think!

I encourage you to blow the dust off that Bible of yours and open up to the Book of James. Pour yourself a coffee and take a good read. It will without doubt be a benefit for your soul.

You are welcome to join us on Sunday morning or look here next week as we continue to discover A Christianity That Works – “HOW TO PROFIT FROM YOUR PROBLEMS”