Commit to Follow; Follow to Lead; and Lead by Example (Bible Study) Conclusion

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Let's get started. 😊

In this post, we are going to conclude this series.

For Christians who aspire to be leaders or ministers in the Kingdom of God, we recommend:

***********Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1-13***********

Christians who aspire to be leaders in the church should read 1 Timothy 3:1-13 because this passage outlines the qualifications and characteristics required for church leadership. Here are several key reasons why this scripture is essential for prospective church leaders:

1. Biblical Standards for Leadership:

   • The passage provides clear, biblical criteria for those who desire the role of overseer (bishop, elder) and deacon, ensuring that church leaders meet God's standards.

2. Moral and Ethical Integrity:

   • It emphasizes the importance of moral and ethical behavior, highlighting virtues such as being above reproach, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, and able to teach.

3. Family Management:

   • The text underscores the significance of managing one's household well, suggesting that effective leadership in the church begins with leadership at home.

4. Spiritual Maturity:

   • It points to the necessity of spiritual maturity, warning against appointing recent converts to positions of authority to prevent pride and potential downfalls.

5. Reputation and Respect:

   • The passage stresses the importance of having a good reputation both within the church and in the broader community, ensuring leaders are respected and can lead effectively without reproach.

6. Servant Leadership:

   • It encourages a servant-leadership mindset, where leaders serve with humility and dedication, reflecting Christ's example of servant leadership.

By reading and studying 1 Timothy 3:1-13, upcoming church leaders/ministers can align their lives with these biblical principles, preparing themselves to lead in a manner that honors God and effectively serves His people.

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*Remember, if you want to lead in ministry in any capacity, there is a process.  

1. Commit
2. Follow
3. Lead

*Trust the process and stay faithful in it.  God will appoint you in His own timing to lead and guide others in ministry.  Spiritual requirements must be fulfilled as part of the process.

*We want to encourage you to not to grow weary in well doing, as well as despise in small beginnings as you embark on your journey to leadership and ministry in the Kingdom of God.

            

            "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season 

                we shall reap if we do not lose heart." (Galatians 6:9)  2 

            "As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired 

                    of doing good." (2 Thessalonians 3:13) nlt   2 

            "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices 

                    to see the work begin,..." (Zechariah 4:10) nlt     1 

*Always remember:  If you are FAITHFUL over a few things, God will make you a ruler over many.

            "His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; 

                   you have been faithful over a few things, I will make 

                        you ruler over many things. Enter into the 

                               joy of your lord.’" (Matthew 25:23)   4 

This conclude our series.  Let's pray.

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Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for teaching us what it means to commit our life to You wholeheartedly. Help us to follow You faithfully, learning from Your example and growing in our relationship with You each day. Give us the wisdom and courage to lead others in ministry, sharing Your love and truth with those around us. Empower us to put into practice all that we have learned, serving with humility and compassion. Guide our steps and direct our path so that we may reflect Your light in every aspect of our life. In Your holy name, We pray. Amen.

We hope this series has been a blessing to you.😊

The Complete Bible Study for Commit, Follow, and Lead is HERE.

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Click HERE to see my personal List of Bible Study Tools and Resources that I used to help me dig a little deeper in God's Word.