What does the Bible say about becoming an adult?

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The Bible teaches that becoming an adult involves growing from childishness into Christlike maturity, learning to trust God, pursue holiness, and serve others with faithful wisdom. First Corinthians 13:11 calls believers to put away childish ways, while Ephesians 4:14-15 urges steady growth in truth and love. Young people are called to flee sinful desires and set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity through 2 Timothy 2:22 and 1 Timothy 4:12. Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches dependence on the Lord rather than self-reliance. This growth is not merely independence, but grace-fed discipleship: growing in Christ, the Good Shepherd, whose saving love and purpose guide His people.