Discipleship Training Course

DTC- DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING COURSE
Fathers (mentor) deeper growth
1 Corinthians 4:14-16 I do not write these things to shame you, but
as my beloved children I warn you. For though you might have ten
thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers;
for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the
gospel. Therefore I urge you, imitate me.
It is clear by this scripture that there is often in society an influx of
teenage and even adult Christians, but very few fathers. People in
this stage have a solid understanding of God‘s Word and a deep,
abiding relationship with the Father. They are living out God‘s Word
in their daily life and living a life above reproach. But what makes
them fathers is that they are focused on seeing others grow, giving
opportunity and also guidance, and are fully dependent on God.
They are able to reproduce mature disciples of Jesus by inviting
others to follow them as they follow Christ. Being a father is not
something you can create for yourself, it is formed organically
through credibility, maturity and influence. Being a father is one
who talks with authority, walks in authority and expresses through
demonstration. We see Jesus being the ultimate expression of this.
At this stage there is a high level of selflessness, and a deep focus
on development and mentoring. The stage of fathering comes
from a place of deep experience and breakthrough in many
facets of the Christian journey. It is also at this stage that one
realizes how little we actually know, and a deep sense of humility
sets in that encourages one to grow even more and discover
more of God and His kingdom in our lives.
2. PRIORITIES OF LIFE
As one grows and adjusts as a believer, so too should your priorities
adjust towards the principles of God‘s word. It is vital that we get
them right, and work on keeping it in place for a healthy
character to be formed and established.
Mark 12:29-31 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment
is this: „Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and
only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart,
all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.‟ The second is
equally important: „Love your neighbour as yourself.‟ No other
commandment is greater than these.
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