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Special Thanks for This Episode:

Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline, 1998

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This Episode Show Notes

Episode 13

Fathers and Mothers

1st Corinthians 4:14-21

14 I am writing this not to shame you but to warn you as my dear children. 15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me. 17 For this reason I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.

18 Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you. 19 But I will come to you very soon, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have. 20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. 21 What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline, or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?

Spiritual father/mother is:

Rare

Someone you imitate

Who loves you with authority: to both correct and encourage. Worthy of submission (with rare exceptions. Ultimate submission always to Christ)

How do you get one:

• Pay attention to people who are further along.
• Do some trial runs of advice seeking and submission
• Get around them regularly. Then see what develops
  • You could ask to be mentored in a specific area, or find a way to work alongside them.