Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

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6. Challenge backsliden believers to prove to themselves by their works that they actually belong to the Lord, not merely in profession but in expression.

a. 2 Cor. 13.5

b. Gal. 6.4

c. 2 Pet. 1.10-11

7. Do everything in a spirit of meekness and fear, considering yourself and your own weakness.

a. Gal. 6.1-3

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b. Matt. 7.1-5

8. Bathe all exhortation in prayer, seeking God’s wisdom at every step of seeking to challenge the individual with God’s Word, James 5.16-18.

Conclusion

» Scripture teaches us that we must all be open and subject to biblical exhortation for the sake of our edification in Christ. » Because we live in a world filled with worldly temptation, fleshly pressure, and demonic deception, all believers will be tempted to return to their former worldly ways. » God has provided his people with Spirit-filled leadership in order to guard and watch over his people, and exhort them to be faithful to his call.