Why does spiritual growth matter?Spiritual growth is the pathway to maturitySpiritual growth leads to genuine changeSpiritual growth gives us strength to face challengesSpiritual growth brings personal healingSpiritual growth develops a deeper relationship with GodSpiritual growth makes us more like JesusKey Question: Do you really want to grow?People stop growing when the price gets too high– John MaxwellProblems of Spiritual ImmaturityImmaturity leads to bad decision makingImmaturity is revealed by spiritual instabilityImmaturity leads to bondage We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.Hebrews We grow when we feed on God’s WordHearReadStudyMemorizeMeditateApplyAction Step: Commit to have a daily time with God for 40 daysWe grow when we learn in different waysWe learn by listeningWe learn by watching/ readingWe learn by talkingWe learn by doingWe grow when we develop spiritual habitsWhat habits help us to grow?Worship attendanceSmall GroupsDaily time with GodMemorizing God’s WordWe grow when we help each other growAction Step: Commit to be part of a small groupWe grow when we expect to growWe grow when we commit to growYou will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.Jeremiah Action Step: Make a covenantWorship attendanceJoin a small groupDaily spend time with GodMemorize one verse per week