Minister Leigh Prathaftakis leading the teaching
Mentoring: The Bible clearly instructs women to instruct those that are younger (1st Peter 5:5), but also tells us to declare His mighty acts (Ps. 145:4) and share wisdom (Prov. 9:9). In Titus 2 speaks about teaching & behavior, those that have experience, being an example to the younger, inexperienced in humility and representing the Word of God with honor.
Support: This can be summed up by the scripture in Galatians 6:2 "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
If we encourage each other and help carry each others' weight or concerns then we are imitating Jesus. When you see someone helping, it should inspire you to
assist them as well. The Bible says in 1st Peter 4:8-10 "Above all keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hosptitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace."
There are many other scriptures in Ecclesiastes and Hebrews that talk about lifting each other up and encouraging each other. When women get together that been through some things and can help those younger going through those things, ah, how much of an impact we can make on this generation.
To me, young lives (any lives for that matter) are very precious and impressionable to the point idle words, loose talk, improper actions all can lead to destructive behavior and attitudes. Being careful in how you represent our Lord is not only wise, but can steer a life towards Him. The opposite is true as well. We are responsible for being light, salt and an ambassador for Christ in this world. How about your city or home?
We are blessed to be able to touch other's lives, now we need to be sure what kind of imprint we are leaving . . . we have been entrusted with the gospel an He find us faithful to the end.
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