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What spiritual children, young men and women, mothers and fathers look like.

Spiritual Children know that their sins are forgiven and who their father is.

1 John 2:12I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.

Spiritual Children know that their sins are forgiven

Spiritual Children experience God as their Father

1 John 2:13 I write to you, dear children, because you have known the Father.

Children know who their daddy is, and it just takes a little faith.

Just a little faith

BirthJohn 3: You must be born again.AdoptionEphesians 1:5-6: In love He predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ.What if your father was not that good?

The Father's business is transitioning us from the care of our earthly parents to the care of our Heavenly Father.We must make a distinction between our father on earth and our Father in heaven.

God would say: Whenever you think of me, think of me as your Father.

Matthew 6:26

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; for He knows how we were formed, he remembers that he made us out of dust. Psalm 103:13-14

It is all right to begin as a spiritual baby, but to remain a baby is an open door for stunted growth and sin. 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Ephesians 4:27 Ephesians 4:25-5:21

1 Corinthians 3:1-3Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly (fleshen)mere infants (fleshly) in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly (fleshen). For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly (fleshen)?

Spiritual ChildrenTend to fight and argue a lot.

1 Corinthians 3:1-3Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly (fleshen)mere infants (fleshly) in Christ. . . . For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly (fleshen)?

Spiritual Children know that their sins are forgiven and who their father is.

Spiritual Children tend to struggle with fear.

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.(Luke 12:32)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.(Proverb 1:7)

There is no fear in love. But, perfect love casts out fear.(1 John 4:18)

What are some of the ways your father shared his care and compassion for you that makes it easy to love God?

Did any of your fathers behaviors and attitudes make it hard for you to imagine God as loving, caring and intimately involved in your life?

Young Men and Women are strong.

1 John 2:14 I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

The Spiritual Disciplines are God-given tools we exercise in order to build up our spiritual muscles.

MeditationJoshua 1:8MeditationJoshua 1:8

Matthew 6:16-18

ServiceJohn 13:5, 34-35

Study2 Timothy 2:15-16

ConfessionJames 5:16

WorshipJohn 4:23-24

The spiritual disciplines remind us that the victory belongs to God and not to us.

The Word of God lives in spiritual young men and women.

1 John 2:14 I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Young men and women know well and apply correctly the Bible.

Proverb 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 26:17 Like one who seizes a mad dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own.

Proverb 19:11 A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverb 17:10 A word of rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into the back of a fool.

1 John 2:14 I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Young men and women have overcome the evil one.

Have you ever faced a Satanic battle and lost?Have you ever faced a Satanic battle and won?What profitable lessons have you learned regarding spiritual warfare?

When do we know that we are spiritually mature? When do we know that we have finally arrived?

Celebration (Worship) John 15:11I want to be a spiritual mother or father, I dont care what it costs.