Spiritual maturity is not reached by the passing of the years, but by obedience to the will of God. Some people mature into an understanding of God’s will more quickly than others because they obey more readily; they more readily sacrifice the life of nature to the will of God. – Oswald Chambers

The study of Scripture is like mastering an instrument. A professional can spot an amateur a mile away. His spiritual ear is razor-sharp. He is familiar with the common mistakes, the counterarguments; and he can clearly distinguish the difference between honest critics of the faith and mere fools who criticize that which they know nothing.
– Criss Jami

Jude