Physical maturity is bound to time. Spiritual maturity is bound to obedience. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Your spiritual maturity depends on your willingness to face, forgive, and forget past offense. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
“I will use this period of spiritual training in my life to focus on the greatness of my God instead of the… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
“Complex faith does not kill giants. It imprisons us in “wonder” land where we try to figure out what we cannot change… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
The Spirit of God is jealous over us; He doesn't want superficial fellowship, but genuine intimacy. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
The reason so many struggle with faith is that they lack hope. If you have no hope, faith has nothing to give… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Hope is the picture painted by Gods Word on the screen of your heart, and faith gives substance to it or brings… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Spiritual growth is neither a function of time or learning, but it is a function of obedience. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Jesus had clarified that it was not what goes into the mouth that defiles but what comes out of the mouth. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Jesus would not be controlled by others. He would speak truth even if it meant confrontation and ultimately offense. If you desire… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Many ministers are afraid that if they do not fulfill their peoples expectations they will hurt their feelings and lose their support.… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
I say that trials and tests locate a person. In other words they determine where you are spiritually. They reveal the true… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Often God will send us what we need in a package we don't want. Why? To let us know He's God and… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
I am so tired of criticalness being called discernment. Do you want to know true discernment? Paul said "That your love may… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
“Some people gauge their spiritual maturity by their ability to prophesy or flow in the gifts. Yet remember, gifts are given, not… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
The enemy of intimidation attacks our soul. It is not defeated through psychology or positive thinking. Our weapon against intimidation is the sword of… — John Bevere Copy Share
Today the meaning of the word believe has been weakened. In the eyes of most it has become a mere acknowledgment of a certain… — John Bevere Copy Share
Simply put, the promises of God are not automatic; they must be acquired by faith. — John Bevere Copy Share
A lack of compassion for others arises from an unwillingness to forgive their weaknesses. — John Bevere Copy Share
True humility is absolute obedience and dependence on God. It puts Him first, others second, and ourselves third in all things. — John Bevere Copy Share
“I will use this period of spiritual training in my life to focus on the greatness of my God instead of the impossibility of… — John Bevere Copy Share
If we don’t risk being hurt, we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us. — John Bevere Copy Share
When we filter everything through past hurts, rejections, and experiences, we find it impossible to believe God. — John Bevere Copy Share
“Do we honor them for the extras? No, a thousand times no. We [honor them] because God gave us the charge to honor all.” — John bevere Copy Share
If you are still hurting from a past offense, it is because you choose to hurt. — John Bevere Copy Share
The focus of offended Christians is inward and introspective. We guard our rights and personal relationships carefully. Our energy is consumed with making sure… — John Bevere Copy Share
It is easy to be loyal to a leader or father who loves you, but what about one who is out to destroy you?… — John Bevere Copy Share
“The reality is, when someone knows the truth, knows the will of God, knows what God has spoken , and yet pushes back and… — John Bevere Copy Share
