Growth Stage 2 A RETURN UNTO THE CREATOR Exodus 3 Growth Stage 1 THE LION SLEEPS NO MORE Ecclesiastes 7 7 For oppression makes a wise man mad, And a bribe corrupts the heart. 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit. 9 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger resides in the bosom of fools.