maturation
Ephesians Chapter 4:11
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Ephesians Chapter 4:12
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Ephesians Chapter 4:13
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
Ephesians Chapter 4:14
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Ephesians Chapter 4:15
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Ephesians Chapter 4:16
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
2 Timothy Chapter 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
James Chapter 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
James Chapter 1:3
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
James Chapter 1:4
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
1 Peter Chapter 2:2
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
2 Peter Chapter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
1 John Chapter 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.