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Bring a Friend Along

September 23, 2020

As disciples of Jesus, we have the good news that this world needs to hear, but are we sharing it? Instead of waiting for people to come to you in need, have you ever considered inviting them to walk with you as you follow Jesus? I promise that it’s not as difficult as you think it is. It’s time to go the 2nd mile in bringing friends along.

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God has given every believer something valuable to contribute, and we glorify Him when we discover our gifts and faithfully use them to serve others.

Because Jesus came not to be served but to serve, His followers should gladly use their lives for others without needing position, recognition, or applause.

Biblical accountability requires more than finding trustworthy people to help us follow Jesus; it requires becoming the kind of gracious, truthful, and dependable friend who can help others do the same

Biblical accountability requires relationships where we are honest enough to be known and gracious enough to be safe. Through specific confession, prayer, intentional questions, and consistent conversations, we can help one another bring struggles into the light and pursue Christ more faithfully.

The people closest to you will inevitably influence the person you are becoming, so choose relationships that encourage you to pursue Christ more faithfully. Love everyone and minister to anyone, but make sure those with the greatest influence in your life are helping you move in the direction God has called you to go.

No Christian is strong enough to follow Jesus alone because sin is deceptive, and isolation only makes that deception stronger. God has graciously given us other believers to encourage, challenge, and help us persevere so that we continue growing in Christ together.

Article by Travis Agnew

Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC