18 H. Marks of Maturity

Appendix H Marks Of Maturity 1. Stability and consistency (1 Peter 1:13) 2. Walking by faith (Romans 8:14) 3. Openness to correction (1 Peter 5:5-6) 4. Non-defensive attitude (1 Peter 5:5-6) 5. A teachable spirit (1 Corinthians 2:1-13) 6. Honesty before God (1 John 1:5-10) 7. Love extended without reservation (5:48) 8. Acceptance of conflict and suffering as part of the growth pattern (Romans 5:3) 9. Freedom from fear (1 John 4:17-18) 10. Knowing good from evil in subtle distinction (Hebrews 5:14) 11. Confidence (1 Timothy 3:13) 12. Knowing and exercising right priorities (John 11:940) 13. Willingness to surrender one’s rights for Christ’s sake (Php 2:1-9) 14. Accepting an obscure place without requiring praise to keep going (2 Corinthians 4:5) 15. Faithfulness in assuming and fulfilling assignments, availability and follow-through (1 Corinthians 4:2) 16. Submission to authority (Romans 12:1-3) 17. Liberty resulting from obedience (John 8:34).