Discipleship Training Course

DTC- DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING COURSE
9. Doing more. Go beyond what is expected of you. Look for
opportunities to help or serve someone beyond request.
10. Being prepared. Do your homework, learn for the test, plan
for the meeting, work on your heart, and prepare your
part. Being prepared keeps you on target and you don‘t
float like a boat without a heading. It also keeps the
peace in a team.
4. INFLUENCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Influence is a powerful tool. Influence is most often and easily
carried through trust. It is when someone trusts you that you have
influence in their lives, either good or bad. And one‘s character
plays a great role in this.
Romans 14:13 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but
rather determine this--not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block
in a brother's way.
One of the greatest results of a good Christian character is the
ability to influence someone for the good. It is imperative that you
are very careful at this stage, as your influence can change the
course and direction of someone‘s thoughts and actions in their
lives. When ones character is still weak and immature, be very
careful to what you say and to whom, as it could become a
stumbling block for someone. It is wise to speak only when
prompted by the Holy Spirit. And as you grow in your character, so
your level of input to others can and will increase.
Proverbs 10:19 Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep
your mouth shut.
Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over
the door of my lips!
Matthew 12:36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give
account for every careless word they speak
What walks hand in hand with being an accurate person of
influence is also being a person of accountability. It is a wise
person that holds himself accountable to someone for input
correction and guidance.
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