In many religions, the people considered to be the most
spiritually mature and holy are those who isolate themselves from others in
mountaintop monasteries, uninfected by contact with other people. But this is a gross misunderstanding. Spiritual maturity is not a solitary,
individual pursuit! You cannot grow to
Christlikeness in isolation. You must be
around other people and interact with them.
You need to be a part of a church and community. Why?
Because true spiritual maturity is all about learning to love like Jesus,
and you can’t practice being like Jesus without being in relationship with
other people. Remember, it’s all about
love – loving God and loving others.
- Rick Warren
The Purpose Driven Church
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