Romans 12:1-13 (Transformed)
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but
be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2)
---Learn what God’s will is, and following through with it.
You will change. You will grow.
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and those
members do not have all the same function, so in Christ we who are many form
one body and each member belongs to all the others. (Romans 12:4-5)
---When all of us in Christ work toward the same goal of bringing others to the Lord, each
using our own gifts according to the grace given us, we grow together.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is
good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above
yourselves. (Romans 12:9-10)
---Be selfless in word and deed. Live genuinely, displaying love toward all others.
This “Life on Mission” journey we are on has thus far
focused on connecting, serving, sharing, and now growing. It is important that
we as Christ followers remain focused on growing our own understanding of the
word, and deepening our relationship with the Father. As we mentor others
through their own journey however, there are things we need to do to help them grow as
well.
We would never leave the side of a child just as they were
beginning to balance on a two wheeled bicycle. In the same way, we must not
lead someone to our God and then leave them on their own. It is essential to
help them learn how to continue to grow by feeding themselves with the fruit of
the vine. Time, patience, materials, groups and prayer are all important to
offer them on a regular basis, yet walking along side of them and being a model, a friend and an encourager is truly what they will need.
We all have needs of some sort, yet helping others to grow and fulfill their spiritual need has far greater impact than any other need ........indeed!
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