Oh how I would love to be an “instant” mature believer, not failing in anything, always choosing to do the right thing. But that’s not how God works in our lives, He keeps working on us bit by bit, and we need to contribute by adding on good decisions, effective actions, and a willingness to have the Holy Spirit change us from the inside out. As we demonstrate self-control, love, and godliness in our lives, we will be productive in the Kingdom, and will grow in maturity day by day. In today’s world instant is the norm, in God’s world it’s a growing process that takes time. (2 Peter 1:5-8)