Spiritual maturity isn’t measured by how clever our comments are or how loudly we point out someone else’s flaws. It’s measured by how we respond when others are struggling, especially when their behavior is hard to love.
Mockery may feel justified, but it never is.
Criticism may feel clever, but it isn’t.
True maturity asks:
– Am I perfect?
– Where am I being self-righteous?
– Could this person be doing the best they can with what they’ve got?
– What would happen if I extended this person grace?
– That person I just made fun of, would I do it to their face?
You can quote scriptures all day long but unless you live by the words of the Master Teacher, you’re just wasting your breath.
Grace is not weakness. It’s strength.
It’s choosing love when judgment might be easier.
It’s choosing silence when sarcasm would get laughs.
It’s choosing to see the whole person and not just the moment that frustrates us.
If you want to look truly strong, truly wise, truly good, work on your own humility.
Lift others up.
Don’t build your confidence by tearing someone else down.
Build it by becoming the kind of person others feel safe around.