Sermon Tone Analysis

| *Growing Up Spiritually: The Manhood Stage *Dr.

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| !!  Scripture References

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| | Hebrews 11:24-26, AMP \\ Psalm 1:1-3 \\ 3 John 2 \\ | 1 Corinthians 4:2-4 \\ 1 Corinthians 13:5, AMP \\ Genesis 45:5, 7 \\ |

!! \\ *Summary*

| Spiritual maturity is demonstrated through the decisions you make.

Spiritually mature Christians make decisions in line with the Word of God.

There are three primary characteristics of a Christian who is in the "manhood" stage of their walk with God: he or she esteems earthly things lightly, is deaf to criticism and praise and is able to understand when God is at work.

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#. *Spiritual maturity is demonstrated through the decisions you make.*

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Decisions that are in line with the Word of God demonstrate spiritual maturity.

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Decisions that are not in line with the Word of God demonstrate spiritual immaturity.

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Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based on faith.

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By faith, Moses refused his privileges as the son of pharaoh's daughter (Hebrews 11:24-26, AMP).

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#. *Spiritually mature Christians esteem the things of God higher than the things of this world.*

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Moses esteemed the things of God higher than the things of this world.

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Spiritually mature Christians understand that spiritual wealth is greater than material wealth.

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Prosperity is the will of God for your life (Psalm 1:1-3).

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God wants you to be whole and prosper as your soul prospers (3 John 2).

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#. *Spiritually mature Christians are deaf to criticism and praise.*

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A spiritually mature Christian is not in bondage to anyone.

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Paul was not concerned about being judged by people (1 Corinthians 4:2-4).

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Spiritually mature Christians do not make adjustments to please their critics.

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Spiritually mature Christians never think higher of themselves than they ought to think.

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Spiritually mature Christians walk in humility and thank God for everything.

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Spiritually mature Christians walk in the love of God and take no account of a suffered wrong (1 Corinthians 13:5, AMP).

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Don't internalize criticism or praise.

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#. *Spiritually mature Christians are able to recognize when God is at work.*

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When God is at work, you can rejoice no matter what the circumstances.

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Joseph's story is an example of God at work (Genesis 45:5, 7).

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It is not strange to experience trials, tests and temptations.

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You can't develop your faith unless there is pressure.

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People tend to blame the devil for the storms in their life; however God is always working to mature you through the things you face and overcome.

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Everything is a walk of faith, and if you have the faith you will develop and pass the test.

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In order to be a conqueror you must conquer some things.