There’s a stage in everyone’s spiritual journey when we want to appear to be spiritual, seen, noticed, or sound deep.
We’ve just had an encounter with God or discovered a new truth, and we want to express it with passion and insight. It’s not fake, it’s excitement. But over time, true spiritual maturity teaches something powerful: the deepest people are often the simplest ones.
The more you grow, the less you feel the need to impress anyone.
You realize that walking with God isn’t about complicated words - it’s about living with clarity, peace, and love.
The Apostle Paul’s Perspective
In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul addresses the same tension. He says:
“And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.”
1 Corinthians 2:1
“For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”
1 Corinthians 2:2
“My speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.”
1 Corinthians 2:4
“That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.”
1 Corinthians 2:5
“But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.”
1 Corinthians 2:10
Paul was saying something profound: you don’t have to sound deep to walk deeply with God.
Real depth is spiritual, not intellectual. It’s revealed by the Spirit, not crafted by speech.
When the “Deep Stage” Appears
In the beginning, many believers go through a “deep stage.”
They want to show how much they’ve learned - quoting Scriptures, analyzing mysteries, and discussing theology. But that’s just one phase of spiritual growth. Eventually, simplicity becomes the real sign of maturity.
You stop chasing impressive words and start living with inner wisdom.
You stop trying to be seen as spiritual and simply become spiritual.
Knowing How You’re Wired
But let’s also be clear - being intellectual isn’t wrong.
Some people are just wired that way. They think deeply, analyze everything, and approach God with a thoughtful, reflective mind. That’s how God designed them.
The key is authenticity.
Take time to find out who you are and be confident in how you’re wired.
If your spiritual expression is quiet, be okay with that. If it’s intellectual, embrace it. If it’s creative, let God flow through it.
When you know how you’re wired, you stop comparing and start growing.
You stop imitating others and begin walking confidently in your own lane.
You were never called to copy, you were called to carry what God placed inside you.
Be Careful Not to Build a Fantasy
Also, be careful that you don’t create a fictitious fantasy world about how special or good you are with God.
That kind of self-image might feel comforting, but it’s not reality.
When we were children, it was fine to have imaginary worlds and imaginary friends — that was innocence. But as adults, having an imaginary version of our walk with God can become delusional, especially if it’s not layered with truth and authenticity.
True faith doesn’t live in fantasy; it lives in reality.
It faces weakness with honesty. It admits where growth is needed. It celebrates progress without pretending perfection.
A Short Story: The Illusion of Growth
A young woman once told her mentor how “on fire for God” she was. She described visions, dreams, and encounters that made her feel chosen and powerful. But when life hit her with a few disappointments - unanswered prayers, strained relationships, and quiet seasons her confidence shattered.
Her mentor gently asked, “Was your fire built on truth or imagination?”
That question changed everything. She realized her relationship with God had been built on emotional highs, not inner discipline. She loved the feeling of being “deep,” but she hadn’t learned to be rooted.
Months later, she came back different quieter, humbler, stronger. Her walk wasn’t as loud, but it was real. She had moved from fantasy to faith.
The True Depth of Spiritual Life
Real depth isn’t about how much you know it’s about how much of what you know has changed you.
It’s not about sounding spiritual,
it’s about living spiritually.
When the Spirit of God reveals truth to your heart, it doesn’t puff you up; it humbles you.
You start to value people more, judge less, and see through love instead of pride.
That’s when you truly begin to live from the inside out.
Final Thought
Whether you’re in your “deep stage” or learning to embrace your own wiring, remember this:
God isn’t impressed by how spiritual you sound. He’s moved by how sincere you are.
Let your depth be seen not in your words, but in your walk.
Let wisdom flow not from complexity, but from clarity.
And let the Spirit of God reveal the deep things, because real revelation always leads to transformation.
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