# The Barrier to Doctrinal Maturity

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Podcast: [Ask Pastor John](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-pastor-john-938111)
Published: 2026-09-10T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17444184/the-barrier-to-doctrinal-maturity
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## Resource

Is the Bible accessible only to readers with a high IQ? Pastor John reframes biblical maturity as a moral issue centered on our obedience, not our intellect.

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