Title: It’s What’s Inside that Counts Purpose: Provoke people to grow up in their character and act like a mature Christian. Spiritual Truth: Mature Christians are influenced by Biblical ideals and their new nature; immature believers are influenced by worldly ideals and their carnal flesh. Text: Matthew 23: 23-28 Topic: Maturity, Character, Immaturity, Growth, Change Series Title: Grow Up! Series Purpose: Provoke people to grow up spiritually and become mature followers of Jesus.