Phase 2 Immature Christian: focus on adding knowledge, self-control, and perseverance to become mature

God Transforms the Immature And Creates Christ-like Character In Them

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable

If you truly love Jesus Christ and want to grow up and be a mature useful member of God’s kingdom

and in [exercising] virtue [develop] knowledge (intelligence)..: [2 Peter 1:5 AMP] When you read John’s description of the third

To become strong enough in character to overcome temptation takes a huge amount of time and learning. God will not