{"id":5119,"date":"2011-02-02T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2011-02-02T18:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=5119"},"modified":"2023-05-10T11:51:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:51:07","slug":"be-a-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/be-a-guide.htm","title":{"rendered":"Guiding People into What Truly Matters in Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

In serving one another, our role, regardless of position, is to GUIDE people.\u00a0 We serve as facilitators or coaches, working in cooperation with God, guiding people to what really matters.<\/p>\n

Leaders<\/a> guide people in living out God’s will.\u00a0 They should understand that it isn’t about telling people what to do, or controlling them, but serving in ways that bring people under Christ’s headship. (Matt. 20:25-28)<\/span><\/p>\n

Bible teachers<\/a> guide people into an understanding of God’s Word.\u00a0 They should realize that the Holy Spirit is the real teacher. (Jn. 14:26; 16:13)<\/span>\u00a0 Whether teaching formally in the classroom or through informal conversation<\/a> during transitions, while working on projects, before or after class, the teacher’s objective is to point people to God and His Word, not their own thoughts or opinions.<\/p>\n

Shepherds<\/a> (includes pastors, elders, parents, disciplers, etc.) guide people into Christ-likeness.\u00a0 They should know that they can’t actually change people but they can take them to the Chief Shepherd who provides all they need and brings growth.\u00a0 They can be example to the flock.\u00a0 (1 Cor. 3:4-7; 1 Pet. 5:2-3)<\/span><\/p>\n

People helpers<\/a> guide people to a compassionate God who deeply loves them enough to send His Son to die for their sins.\u00a0 They should remember that their task isn’t merely to “fix” problems but to fulfill the Great Commission by guiding people to the Source of these demonstrations of love.\u00a0 (Matt. 28:19-20)<\/span><\/p>\n

An Acrostic to Help Us in Guiding People to What Really Matters<\/h2>\n

Being a guide implies a destination to which you take people.\u00a0 Consider taking people in the following directions:<\/p>\n

G<\/strong>od Himself<\/div>\n
(to come into a relationship with a God who loves them)<\/em><\/div>\n
U<\/strong>nderstanding of God’s Word<\/div>\n
(to know God’s heart & ways as communicated in the Bible)<\/em><\/div>\n
I<\/strong>ntentional Living<\/div>\n
(to obey God’s Word by fulfilling the Great Commandments to love God and others)<\/em><\/div>\n
D<\/strong>evotion to Prayer<\/div>\n
(to live life communing with and trusting in a Sovereign God)<\/em><\/div>\n
E<\/strong>ngagement in Serving Others<\/div>\n
(to cooperate with God in fulfilling His mission)
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