April 28
The Complexity We Mistake for Maturity
In today’s world, complexity is often confused with intelligence. Being busy is mistaken for being important. Seriousness is misunderstood as depth. And complexity is often equated with spirituality.
But none of these things signify maturity in the kingdom. Complexity in the soul does not bring freedom; it causes fragmentation. Complexity in faith does not foster intimacy; it results in confusion. Complexity in prayer does not create connection; it leads to exhaustion.
Genuine maturity in Scripture is measured by how much a person can trust and how deeply they can love—not by how complicated their theology has become.
Becoming Childlike Again: Pages 35-36
In today’s world, complexity is often confused with intelligence. Being busy is mistaken for being important. Seriousness is misunderstood as depth. And complexity is often equated with spirituality.
But none of these things signify maturity in the kingdom. Complexity in the soul does not bring freedom; it causes fragmentation. Complexity in faith does not foster intimacy; it results in confusion. Complexity in prayer does not create connection; it leads to exhaustion.
Genuine maturity in Scripture is measured by how much a person can trust and how deeply they can love—not by how complicated their theology has become.
Becoming Childlike Again: Pages 35-36