Sometimes growing up is a painful process, and it doesn't necessarily follow that age

and maturity go hand in hand.

In fact, occasionally we find ourselves stuck in adolescent behavior, even well into our

adult years.

Do you ever find yourself frustrated with your reactions thinking, when am I going to

grow up?

Well, today on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindall continues a message introduced last time,

in which he cites the importance of maturity checkpoints.

Chuck is teaching from 1 Peter 3.

He titled his message, Hope Beyond Immaturity.

How do I know I'm growing up?

I need some checkpoints along the way.

It occurred to me when I looked into this grand small section in 1 Peter 3, that what we

have here is a series of checkpoints to help me know I'm growing up.

As I read over, verses 8 through 12, I see 8 steps in the list of things that are here.

Let's sum up a checkpoint or a series of checkpoints for maturity.

First of all, let's put down the word unity.

That is what I see in this word, let all be harmonious.

This word has in mind been like-minded, not allowing petty things to cause division.

Second, mutual interest.

Mutual interest.

This word really means to feel with.

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