Hebrews 13:7-8 – If we simplify discipleship to mere information transfer, we miss much of what is necessary for transformation. We all need mentoring relationships worth imitating as we seek to follow Jesus.
Information
- We have more access to biblical teaching yet an alarming amount of biblical illiteracy.
- Downloading information does not guarantee transformation.
- Our Christian culture is built on offers to “subscribe to my teaching” rather than “imitate my life.”
Scripture (Hebrews 13:7-8)
- If you’re going to sit under someone’s teaching, make sure they are guided by Scripture rather than opinions.
- Imitation can’t be attempted at a distance.
- We need mentors who prioritize biblical exhortations and examples.
- If one’s life is worth replicating, it is because one had a faith worth imitating.
- The consistency of Christ contrasts with the frailty of even our best mentors.
Imitation
- A critical component of our stories is missing if we have neglected relational discipleship.
- Pride will keep you from mentoring (dependent on a hopeful increase of strength) and being mentored (resistant due to a false sense of strength).
- The Great Commission is advanced by multiplication – not addition.
- Be a Disciple: Be intentional about developing a discipleship plan with a mentor who is worth imitating and who is in your regular proximity.
- Be a Disciple-Maker: Find someone a few steps behind you and teach him or her what you know about following Jesus.
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