Spiritual Maturity

How do we know if we are maturing spiritually? I think that's a great question! Bill posted these signs from Foster's book "Prayer."

Signs of a maturing faith:

- continuing hunger for intimacy with God
- ability to forgive others at great personal cost
- a living sense that God alone can satisfy the longings of the human heart
- a deep satisfaction in prayer
- a realistic assessment of personal abilities and shortcomings
- a freedom from boasting about spiritual accomplishments
- a demonstrated ability to live out the demands of life patiently and wisely

What do you think? Is this accurate? Would you add or delete anything?

To the second sign I might change it to read "Ability to forgive and serve others at great personal cost." Jesus, fueled by love, came to serve; to be last; to be least.

Eph 4:15 God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love--like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do.
Eph 4:16 He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love.