Monday, July 29, 2024

What Part Does Maturity Play in Relationships?

Compatibility is the essential link that makes another person acceptable. Lack of healthy emotional development identifies adults who have trouble sustaining relationships. Immaturity is often tied to failure to establish faithfulness to another person.

In established and stable relationships, loyalty and fidelity are the essentials of compatibility. Loyalty includes being faithful emotionally by placing the interest of a loved one above all others. This is what God’s word means when it compels couples to cleave to each other.

Compatibility is enhanced by maturity, which strengthens the bond of commitment essential to peace and security. 

Maturing as a Christian through Bible study and prayer prevents immaturity from dominating a relationship. Listen to 1 Peter 5:6: “Be humble in the presence of God’s mighty power and he will honor you with wisdom and understanding.” This is the essence of maturity.                             

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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.

~Isaiah 41:10 Christian Standard Bible
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