Practicing Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG11

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P R A C T I C I N G C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P

1. If we fail to walk in the light, we will lose communion with the Father through the Son, 1 John 1.6-8.

2. Backsliding involves not only a changed relationship with the Lord but misery and confusion in personal experience.

a. 1 Cor. 3.18

b. Gal. 6.3

c. James 1.26

3. Unchecked and unrepentant sin can also result in God’s direct discipline and chastening of the believer.

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a. Heb. 12.6

b. 1 Cor. 11.31-32

4. Living in unrepentant sin can result in a believer’s loss of rewards and fellowship.

a. 2 Cor. 5.9-10

b. 1 John 2.28

c. 1 John 3.19-21