After 48 years of being a Christian I was thinking that my sanctification was moving along pretty good - then I saw this video and I see that while I have traveled a long road there is much more work that the Holy Spirit needs to continue in my life to even come close to these standards of spiritual maturity. Back to the Bible! Back to renewed repentence and obedience! Thanks for this.

Now I am a baby Christian👶.But I want to be a mature Christian🧔. Persons like Melissa help me to become a mature Christian. So thank you Melissa❤️ God will surely bless you and your family

I've been a Christian for almost 40 years and I needed to hear this message

Truly humble and discerning people will never say “I am humble and discerning.” 🤣

This was good AND sobering,. I have MUCH to learn and LOTS of room to grow.

This makes me feel good to know I’m in the right direction 🥺❤️ I’m not perfect and still have bad moments but I know God is maturing me.

There was an old owl who lived in an oak. The more he saw the less he spoke. The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that old bird? From Rod and staff English textbook.

One way to preface a teaching is to remind people of Romans 3:23, and say "I don't think I'm better than anyone. God's Word tells me that I'm just as much of a sinner as you are. - That puts us on an equal footing. I can't look down on you when God has already told me I'm not above you." It sets the tone and tells others, "No, I am not a 'pharisee,' just someone who is interested in serving God by telling the truth."

I worked with a man at the county jail who was like this. The way he spoke, did his job, acted, interacted with other employees and inmates was amazing to see. He made me to want to be a better person but also a much better Christian. I will forever thank Jesus for placing him in my life when He did.

Me after finishing the video: "Phew! Good stuff." Thanks for this wisdom, Melissa. Gives me some things to be thinking about refining in my character. This is so edifying!

Not rebuking everyone for everything is one that I’m glad you mentioned. The early days of Christian KZfaq was like that. I used to call it the “Rebuke-a-thon”.

Your encouragement to consider opinions of those we don’t agree with has taught me a lot. I enjoy your teaching.

God put this saying on heart for a week now. " Learning to Love those, who don't know or think the best of Me."

Thank you Melissa for pointing out those desirable traits that glorify God. There is really a lot of lessons to learn by adopting these characteristics which helps someone grow more spiritually with God.

Great list. Maturity isn't about age or experience primarily. But that does help in # 4 and 5. I would also add (especially in covid times) # 6 not being blown away by confusing teaching or pseudo truths. Knowing how to deal with conflict and trouble (makers) without getting easily worried and upset.

I haven't listened to your whole video, but your thumbnail is good enough to have an immediate like 😂

Yes Yes Yes and Yes and" I must decrease for he to increase*

I myself am going through stunted growth, and this upload came at the right time. A lot comes into play in spiritual maturity. Its foundation is the Word of God, of course. God has also graced us with the Church. If we aren’t in fellowship with a local body of believers and under the authority of its appointed elders (who can hold us accountable), we can’t expect any noticeable good fruit to come out of our spiritual growth. The Christian walk is not a walk that’s meant to be nomadic. We have family members in Christ who also yearn for that same edification. I’m writing this out for the consideration of my brothers and sisters out there, and also for myself. I always forget just how detrimental it can be to be separated from the Church. We are not the Church individually, but we make up the Church as a collective body of believers. Thank you for the upload, Melissa.

I just kept smiling all through the video...So on point.. 💯

That moment when you realize just how spiritually immature you are. Very humbling message - thank you Melissa.

Ultimately I just say , You're not the main character. Be the best supporting character you can be. The rest falls In place .

God is still working on me

I have been a Christian for many years. I feel like I fall so far short of all of the markers Melissa pointed to. I aim for them, but fall so far short. I guess that spiritual maturity is part of the sanctification process and will continue as long as I am breathing. PTL He does not give up on us.

Learning not to get into emotional outbursts and forcing my opinions down other people's throats it's not easy

Pray for me that I may become like this. I have a hard time deciding when to shut up. And on the Truth-to-Grace Scale, I know which way I lean.

You’re a perfect Christian, just kidding, but you truly are one of the most mature I know. Your maturity comes out when you interview pastors and teachers, in your videos, and the beautiful series you did with your daughter, which was precious. I love the five qualities, that you certainly possess, and that I try to live up to as well. WAY TO GO, Melissa, and God bless your ministry!!!!!

I am a people pleaser and have a hard time of saying no. But... I've got a lot better at that. Also I have learned to pick and choose my battles wisely. But someone's we as Christian's have to face certain confrontations and that... is something I'm still working on. Because I tend to run from confrontation and I'm not talking about physical confrontation. But more as social issues and social confrontations. I still stand firm and still stand my ground with what the word says.

Sounds like great character traits for anyone of any faith! Thank you! ❤

Learning to stop talking or typing has been hard. Getting better.

I am learning so much from your videos, Thank You, Praise Jesus.

Melissa! This is one of your best vids! Worth watching more than twice. ✋🙏🤗

Great great teachering, love you sister.

It is OBEDIANCE to ALL of Gods word, as it is accuratly understood

A very good list, thank you, Melissa, you exposed my flaws well, I’m keeping and sharing this video. Blessings, sister!

God Bless! I’ve been more into scripture, but still have a lot to learn

Amen! All of the fruits of the Spirit represent true spiritual maturity in a believer.

Needed this today! Definitely need to do some self check.

Nuance in "reading the room" is not quite as simple as not offending someone. If that were the case the obvious follow up to keeping Christian's from speaking hard truths is to act offended by hearing it. "God endorses Homosexual marriage." "No he doesn't." "I am offended." "Carry on then." "Christ is the means to Salvation." "That's like... just your opinion man." "No really it's here in the Bible let me show you." "The Pope says that's not true and I am offended at you shoving your protestant belief down my throat." "Okay carry on then." "I believe in the Christ Consciousness." "Sounds a bit like the New Age to me." "I am offended that you dont think I am as holy as you, why are you so judgmental?" "Carry on then." The question is'nt how the room feels, the question is if you are able to bring fruit.

I started this video with the intent of learning what I can improve and where I can grow to become more mature. Thank you for providing me with ideas about many helpful areas of attention for future growth.

Good work sister, and worth mentioning nothing does this like God's word abiding in you... through memorizing scripture and reciting it back to yourself! You will find yourself almost surprised by the changes happening you could never do before, along with peace and joy!

I've kind of noticed a lot of days and other people but I've never written them down in a list like this. I'm saving this video so I can watch it again. Thank you for making this

A lot of the people with these qualities live comfortable, sheltered lives and are rarely challenged. I've known a few that were consistently righteous in all situations. Wow, God give each of us, all those qualities, all the time.

Excellent, thank you!

What a refreshing word. As you stated it: people that have such gifts, attributes and/or maturity, their fruit speaks for itself. I've met believers and non-believers where they, BOMBARD me w/who the are, have and do! I believe in looking at the fruit (actions), because it always tells me the opposite. Then it becomes awkward. :0\

Thank you for this💕

Thankyou for this. ❤

This was so good. Thank you 😊❤️

Thank you so much for this!

Thanks Melissa. 💐

Well said!

Loved this.

I so appreciate your sober perspective🙏🏽💜🕊

This was great

I have utterly failed to follow Christ, as a Christian. It has been 8 years and still I don't find in myself as much maturity or fruit as I would like or feel is right. But by God's grace, I do not want to stop trying to follow Jesus. He is the only true love and life there is in this universe.

Great video! Thank you

So good! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you!!! I learn so much from your channel

My faith has been dry for weeks now… but this video made me pick up my Bible because I wanna be the person you are describing in the video. Thank you so much Melissa 🤍

Oh my!! I still have a long way to go. Thank you Melissa.

So true! That's real maturity explained in JESUS'S Name. Amen.

Another excellent sermon Melissa. Thank you.

Thank you. I need to reflect on these.

I love this. Thank you so much, Melissa.

Well spoken 🙏🏿

So true..... Thank you sister Melissa. ✝️

I really needed this, thank you

This really blessed me!❤

I always enjoy your wisdom. Thank you.

Amen lets strive to be #Shalom in all of it's meanings.

Look forward to your teachings. God Bless.

Thank you keep up the good work.

Excellent word, pastor Melissa 😁😁😁, thank you!

Excellent!!!!!

This was fantastic sister. Thank you for making this video.

Great video.

I really appreciate this video. 💙

Melissa, thank you for this video 😍it is most helpful

Amen! Thank you for sharing this wisdom. God bless you, sister.

I loved this it helped me a lot thank you

Melissa i love 💕 this video. God bless you

Thank you, I need to improve and I needed this. God bless, sister.

Very well said. I will save this and work on my weak areas.

I really enjoyed this message today so thank you. I learnt something today.

Awesome video

Thanks for a very concise description of emotional maturity.

Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, that we never stop growing and maturing in faith and in love!!! Thank you, sister Melissa, for sharing your honest and thoughtful insight!!! New sub, blessed to be here with you!!! My love and prayers are with you!!!🕊✝️💞

Trent Horn comes to mind! Thanks for sharing your list :)

Such wise ideals for which to strive.

This was very useful. I think I've got a way to go even at my age. Thank you for sharing this insight

Great video...and I absolutely agree...I pray that all believers will spiritually mature

Good talk! Asking God to search my heart.

Excellent in this day of "hit and run"!

Excellent. I'm gonna have to listen multiple times and share with my Brothers and Sisters-- Well put Together, Melissa.

Good Video great points

Sound interesting info....I love it😊

Wow, this is truly for me!! I so need more self control, stick to the Word. Thankyou so much this was an Awesome video👍🙏💞

Greetings from Nova Scotia. Excellent video to build on a foundation of a Holy humble life on. Blessed to have this as a guide.

I hope I'll be like this and more as time goes by. Especially the part on discernment and not depending on my feelings.

Wonderful teaching this morning. I love how clear and concise you are in your points as well as systematic. I hope to be more like this and pray that the old me falls away. I find myself doing things I don't want to do and it being hard to do the things I'd rather be doing. Like, keeping my emotions in check but I fall short all the time. I need God every second of every day.

Working sooo hard on this right now. Fairly new on my walk with Christ. Vids like this help so much. Thanks again, Melissa.