A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

Ses s i on 5: Cu l t i vat i ng Our Charac ter : The Outward Di sc i p l i nes 195

(2) Our pastors and spiritual leaders, Heb. 13.17 – Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. (3) Our brothers and sisters in Christ, Eph. 5.21 – submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

e. The ability to follow commands and orders with conscience and zeal

(1) Phil. 2.12 – Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. (2) Heb. 13.7 – Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the out come of their way of life, and imitate their faith.

2. Key texts

a. Possess the mind of Christ, Phil. 2.5-8

b. Be subject to the authorities for the Kingdom’s sake, 1 Pet. 2.13-15 – Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, [14] or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. [15] For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.

c. Submit to those in authority over you in your vocation.