THE OJ’S WEEK 5: JETHRO – THE BLESSING OF A MENTOR

“If you want to go fast, go alone.
But if you want to go far, go together.”

KEY PASSAGE: EXODUS 18:1-27 NIV

Jethro helped Moses go farther than he ever could have alone. God’s kingdom advances not through heroes, but through humble hearts and wise partnerships.

“Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion—it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.”  Billy Graham

Proverbs 27:17 AMP

As iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].

“Each generation of Christians must be mentored and trained by those who came before, or we lose the flame of faith.” Billy Graham

“A good character when established in one, is as a light that kindles others.”  Charles Spurgeon

“You cannot grow to spiritual maturity by yourself. You need mentors, models, and teachers.”  Rick Warren

“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” John C. Maxwell

Mentorship refines character through and shared .

WHAT DOES A MENTOR DO?

1. They Help You Grow Spiritually and Stay Rooted in Christ
2. They Provide Wisdom, Counsel, and Perspective
3. They Encourage, Correct, and Hold You Accountable
4. They Help You Discover and Develop Your Calling
5. They Model a Godly Life You Can Imitate
6. They Prepare You to Mentor Others

1. God uses people to give extraordinary counsel.

1 Corinthians 4:15 NIV

2. Leadership requires to receive correction.

Proverbs 12:15 NIV

A closed heart stops growing, but a listening heart stays .

“The next best thing to being wise is to live in a circle of those who are.”  C.S. Lewis

Surround yourself with people who you, not compete with you.

Surround yourself with people who your walk with God, not weaken it.

Surround yourself with people who you, not those who drain you.

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