Most of our shortcomings can be traced to these two cardinal sins, the sin of foolishness and the sin of mediocrity. Of these two, it is the sin of mediocrity that interests me at the moment. In short, the answer to these two questions, is yes. Yes, it is wrong to be complacent. Yes, we must constantly strive for spiritual growth.
Life is a precious gift, intended to be used to the fullest.
If we refuse to improve ourselves, if we settle for mediocrity, we become one of the living dead, a person who is squandering the gift of life. With this insight, we get a better understanding of repentance. Repentance is not merely a response to sin, but rather a war against mediocrity. It is the process of changing attitudes, of no longer accepting the status quo. Repentance demands spiritual growth and improvement, no matter what level a person is at.