Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

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F O C U S O N R E P R O D U C T I O N

3. Serious pursuit of holiness, Heb. 12.14

4. Discipline in the personal life, 1 Tim. 4.7-8

5. Fulfills role-relationships as bond-slave of Jesus Christ, administrating all affairs of the church as a faithful steward, Phil. 2.5-11; 1 Cor. 4.1-2

6. Provides an attractive model for others in their conduct, speech, and lifestyle (the fruit of the Spirit), Heb. 13.7

E. Satanic strategy to abort: substitute ministry activity and/or hard work and industry for godliness and Christlikeness

1. Substituting place or prominence for character and godliness

2. Excusing shallowness by appealing to sincerity

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F. Key steps to building character in potential leaders

1. Provide an example, 1 Cor. 11.1.

2. Teach potential leaders how to abide in Christ, John 15.4-5.

3. Discipline for godliness, 1 Tim. 4.7-8.

4. Pursue holiness in all things, 1 Pet. 1.14-16.