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

5. In extreme cases, God may elect to cause sickness or even death (in order that the believer not suffer condemnation).

a. Suffering judgment and illness, 1 Cor. 11.28-32

b. Suffering premature death

(1) 1 Cor. 5.5

(2) 1 John 5.16

6. Example: the changeable standing and affectable condition of the Corinthians

a. 1 Cor. 1.11

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b. 1 Cor. 3.1-4

c. 1 Cor. 4.18

d. 1 Cor. 5.2

C. Issues in exhorting those who backslide

1. What are the kinds of things that can cause a person to turn their back on God and his kingdom call?