Scripture: But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. -Hebrews 5:14 Additional Reading: Galatians 6:5, James 1:22, Proverbs 24:16, Philippians 4:13 Intro: Maturity is not measured by age, experience, or how much we know about God. It is revealed in how we respond when life is unfair, painful, or disappointing. Biblical maturity begins where excuses end . I t shows up when blaming others no longer satisfies

Scripture: “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.” -Matthew 6:16 Additional Reading: Isaiah 58:6–9, Acts 13:2–3, Psalm 35:13, Matthew 17:21 Intro: Most people hesitate at the question because fasting has been misunderstood. Many believe it must involve food—and only food. But biblical fasting is deeper than that. It is the intentional

Scripture: “Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” John 7:24 Additional Reading:  Matthew 7:1–5, Proverbs 31:9, Leviticus 19:15, Ephesians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 5:12–13 Intro: Have you ever caught yourself recognizing sin—only to immediately shut the thought down with, “Who am I to judge? That’s God’s job.” It sounds humble. It feels safe. But Scripture tells a different story. What if avoiding judgment isn’t humility at all—but disobedience disguise

Scripture: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. — Psalm 24:1 Additional Reading:   Genesis 1:26–28, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Job 1:21, Luke 16:10–12 Intro: We speak about ownership as if it is permanent. My home. My money. My body. My life. But Scripture gently — and firmly — reminds us that what we call ownership is something far different in God’s eyes. We were never meant to possess. We were meant to steward . God's Gifts - Do We M