Season of the Spirit Part 3: Spiritual Maturity

In Part 3 of the Season of the Spirit series, Ps. Rafy Panlilio teaches on spiritual maturity through 1 Corinthians 14:20 and other key passages, reminding believers that growth in Christ is not just emotional, physical, or intellectual—it is deeply spiritual.Using the idea of “The Child in You,” the message explains how immaturity can still manifest in relationships, ministry, work, and everyday life through pride, offense, rebellion, selfishness, and unhealthy reactions. But through Christ, believers are called to grow beyond childishness in spirituality into maturity.This message highlights two major marks of maturity:Infants in EvilBelievers are called to be innocent when it comes to sin—not ignorant, but no longer naturally inclined toward evil. Because of Christ’s work on the cross, Christians are no longer slaves to sin and can now walk in righteousness and repentance.Mature in ThinkingSpiritual maturity is seen in the way believers think, respond, relate to others, and handle God’s Word. Mature Christians are grounded in truth, discerning in doctrine, and growing to become more like Christ.The message also emphasizes that maturity is revealed not only in ministry, but in relationships—how believers treat, serve, forgive, and build one another up.“Christians are often seen not by their actions, but by their reactions.”As the church continues its Season of the Spirit series, this message calls every believer to pursue Christlike maturity and allow the Holy Spirit to shape both character and relationships.