The need for Christians to mature and be accountable The difference between "attendees" and "members" is to grow up and be Committed The New Testament places a major emphasis on the need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth. You cannot be accountable when you are not committed to any specific church family. Growing up; 1.        Discovering Spiritual Maturity Acts 2:42: They devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer 2.        The purpose of Spiritual Maturity Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful men, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent. Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way to Christ, Who is the head. (Ephesians 4:14-15)  v   Misconceptions about Spiritual Growth 3.        Growth is automat