Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

A people formed for purpose: Week 9: A Mentoring People

Episode Summary

Pastor Brian Robertson

Episode Notes

Quotes:

Everyone needs someone to walk around in their soul. - Randy Reese

The myth of a solitary Christian making his/her own way alone to paradise flies in the face of everything the Bible teaches about the Church as the body of Christ. - David Benner

The greatest gift you can give someone is the gift of you being a growing person in Christ. - Henri Nouwen

Scripture:

Proverbs 27:17 NIV

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 NIV

 James 1:19b NIV

Points:

Principles for Spiritual Companionship

• The Lord is one
• Love the Lord with all your heart
• Happens in the everyday

 Practical Steps

• A person who listens
• Ask redemptive questions
• Persistently pray
• Demonstrate loving respect

We are for one another.

We give encouragement as often as possible.

We share advice once in a great while.

We bring correction only when absolutely necessary.

We condemn never.