Immaturity
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The immature individual arouses antagonisms, while the mature man earns cooperation, thus amplifying his life's contributions. 160:3.3
Discouragement, worry, and indolence evidence of moral immaturity in the journey towards intellectual and emotional maturity. 160:1.6
Immaturity divorces the present from its true relationship to past and future, while maturity reveals their co-ordinate connection. 118:1.8
Father participates in our experience with immaturity and imperfection in the evolving career of every moral being in the entire universe. 2:2.6
In the grand scheme, collective cooperation and wholehearted alignment with divine will are vital for the survival and evolution of humanity, as free and inexperienced intelligence cannot initially be universally wise. 3:5.15
Refusing to grow up hinders personal growth and hampers effective social interactions. 156:5.18
The pursuit of selfish desires leads to societal immaturity, hindering the art of living and personal character development in a rapidly evolving civilization. 160:1.3 166:3.4
Our refusal to forgive others indicates our immaturity, hindering our ability to show compassion, empathy, and love. 174:1.5
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Unity of many parts 3:5.15 — 1 Co 12:12-27.
- Those who spurn kingdom 166:3.4 — Lk 13:25-27.
- No entry to fold 166:3.4 — Mt 7:21-23; Mt 25:11-13.
- Stand at door and knock 166:3.4 — Rev 3:20.
- Fight the good fight of faith 166:3.4 — 1 Ti 6:12; 2 Ti 4:7.