Comments on: September 17th SynchroBlog: Maturity http://bethstedman.com/2008/09/02/september-17th-synchroblog-maturity/ Mon, 21 May 2012 20:54:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Moving Towards True Being: The long Process of Maturity « Coffee Klatch http://bethstedman.com/2008/09/02/september-17th-synchroblog-maturity/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Moving Towards True Being: The long Process of Maturity « Coffee Klatch Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:07:06 +0000 http://bethstedman.wordpress.com/?p=464#comment-178 [...] heard that the topic for this month’s synchroblog was “Maturity” I was excited. I even wrote a blog right away with some random thoughts on maturity. But, then it came time to actually write my [...] [...] heard that the topic for this month’s synchroblog was “Maturity” I was excited. I even wrote a blog right away with some random thoughts on maturity. But, then it came time to actually write my [...]

]]> By: Beth http://bethstedman.com/2008/09/02/september-17th-synchroblog-maturity/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Beth Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:56:35 +0000 http://bethstedman.wordpress.com/?p=464#comment-179 Lisa, I really like how you describe maturity - the examples you give are beautiful. I have been thinking though about the association you made with maturity and wisdom being the same and I'm not sure I agree... I'm still thinking this through so maybe I am wrong and maybe I will change my mind later, but I think that maturity and wisdom are different - I think they can often go hand-in-hand, but maybe not always. And I would say that I think a wise person will also be a mature person, but I'm not sure that a mature person will always be wise. I agree with you that wisdom is a "lofty goal" and something that takes a lot of time to develop and I would add that wisdom is NOT something that everyone attains. But, I think that maturity is something different - I think maturity isn't really that lofty of a goal (although few seem to pursue it sometimes). I think maturity is much more attainable than wisdom. I don't know maybe their not different... maybe I'm just noticing nuances in the words themselves, I don't know... Does anyone else have any thoughts?? Lisa, I really like how you describe maturity – the examples you give are beautiful.
I have been thinking though about the association you made with maturity and wisdom being the same and I’m not sure I agree… I’m still thinking this through so maybe I am wrong and maybe I will change my mind later, but I think that maturity and wisdom are different – I think they can often go hand-in-hand, but maybe not always. And I would say that I think a wise person will also be a mature person, but I’m not sure that a mature person will always be wise.
I agree with you that wisdom is a “lofty goal” and something that takes a lot of time to develop and I would add that wisdom is NOT something that everyone attains. But, I think that maturity is something different – I think maturity isn’t really that lofty of a goal (although few seem to pursue it sometimes). I think maturity is much more attainable than wisdom. I don’t know maybe their not different… maybe I’m just noticing nuances in the words themselves, I don’t know…
Does anyone else have any thoughts??

]]> By: Lisa Stedman http://bethstedman.com/2008/09/02/september-17th-synchroblog-maturity/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Lisa Stedman Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:14:37 +0000 http://bethstedman.wordpress.com/?p=464#comment-180 I have also learned that wisdom takes time and we need to be patient with ourselves through the process. I have also learned that wisdom takes time and we need to be patient with ourselves through the process.

]]> By: Lisa Stedman http://bethstedman.com/2008/09/02/september-17th-synchroblog-maturity/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Lisa Stedman Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:59:20 +0000 http://bethstedman.wordpress.com/?p=464#comment-181 I believe maturity is a good thing. Through the process of sanctification, we allow God to work through us to make us more like Him. To be able to exhibit the fruits of the spirit. To be kind, even though we are not treated kindly. To see others with heavenly eyes, not earthly ones. Allow our speech to be seasoned with grace and be patient with those who are in a different part of that process than we are. To be able to be childlike , without being childish. To never lose our sense of awe and wonderment, even after knowing all that we do about our world. To show hospitality to others in a way that makes them feel special and welcome without regard for our own self. To look for the positive in not only others, but our situation. To have an attitude that not only is a sweet incense to God, but attracts and uplifts those around us. I believe maturity is wisdom, the art of knowing how to live and treat others, and is a very lofty goal. I believe maturity is a good thing. Through the process of sanctification, we allow God to work through us to make us more like Him. To be able to exhibit the fruits of the spirit. To be kind, even though we are not treated kindly. To see others with heavenly eyes, not earthly ones. Allow our speech to be seasoned with grace and be patient with those who are in a different part of that process than we are. To be able to be childlike , without being childish. To never lose our sense of awe and wonderment, even after knowing all that we do about our world. To show hospitality to others in a way that makes them feel special and welcome without regard for our own self. To look for the positive in not only others, but our situation. To have an attitude that not only is a sweet incense to God, but attracts and uplifts those around us.

I believe maturity is wisdom, the art of knowing how to live and treat others, and is a very lofty goal.

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