Listooder Youth Fellowship

The Listooder meetings began again with the visit of David Smith, considering the subject of Christian Maturity. David began by likening a mature Christian to an established tree, producing fruit, standing strong and fulfilling its purpose. He was, however, very quick to point out that a mature Christian was not necessarily an older Christian and that it was more than possible for a young Believer to show signs of maturity in the Christian faith. Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. - 1 Timothy 4:12 Speaking from 2 Corinthians 5:7, David defines a mature Christian as one who realises his position in life, and one who allows this to dictate everything in his/her life. For we walk by faith, not by sight - 2 Corinthians 5:7 A Mature Christian knows their Foundation A sign of maturity is the knowledge that our lives, and everything in them, is built upon Christ. Without Him we are nothing. All our hopes, dre