‘The Heart Of The Church Leader.’
2 Corinthians 2:1-11.
a) 2 Corinthians 2:1. Makes a decision not to bring grief to the people they are serving.
b) 2 Corinthians 2:2. If we grieve people then we sour our Fellowship.
c) 2 Corinthians 2:3. Has Joy when the people they are serving are joyful.
d) 2 Corinthians 2:4. Sometimes has to speak or write the Truth in love even though it hurts.
e) 2 Corinthians 2:5. Gets hurt by trouble makers in the Church.
f) 2 Corinthians 2:6. Encourages the Church in their wise decisions.
g) 2 Corinthians 2:7. Encourages reconciliation and comfort to be amongst the Believers.
h) 2 Corinthians 2:8. Wants the members to love each other.
i) 2 Corinthians 2:9. Sometimes tests the obedience and maturity of the Church.
j) 2 Corinthians 2:10. Uses Christ’s Forgiveness in Church forgiveness issues.
k) 2 Corinthians 2:11. Leads the people into Victory over Satan.
(This QT teaches me about The Heart Of The Church Leader)
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‘Beware Of Pride.’
Ezekiel 28:14.
a) Especially if we are ordained and anointed by God.
b) Especially if we are given much authority.
c) Especially if we enjoy access into the Presence of God.
d) Especially if we walk amongst the stones of fire. This can have two meanings. A-That we are worshippers and lead other people into worship. B-That we have enjoyed much protection by God in different ways.
(Through this Second one I must Beware of Pride.
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Chris.
We should not ignore the Prophets of the Old Testament, there is so much to learn from them. They not only point forward to the coming of the Messiah but they also teach us how to live in a way that Glorifies God.
