Maturity is produced through relationships and community.
I can't imagine God not allowing my dog into heaven.
The more God gives you, the more responsible he expects you to be.
We are not saved by good works; we are saved for good works. The Christian lifestyle is to be a lifestyle of goodness.
Much of what happens in our world is evil and bad, but God specializes in bringing good out of it.
You didn't create yourself, so there is no way you can tell yourself what you were created for.