For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.
Romans 14:7
Influence: to affect or impact the conduct, thought, or character of another.
… by this time you ought to be teachers.
Hebrews 5:12
We use the term “spiritual parent” rather than “spiritual adult” because we want to reinforce the concept of spiritual reproduction. In other words, when someone tells me they are spiritually mature, I ask them who they are discipling. It they tell me no one, then I am going to question whether they are spiritually mature. Spiritually mature people make disciples.
Jim Putman, Discipleshift
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.
2 Timothy 2:2
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched.
1 John 1:1
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility.
Titus 2:7
When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.
Deuteronomy 18:9
Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.” “Do all that you have in mind,” his armor-bearer said. “Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”
1 Samuel 14:6-7
You may say to yourselves, “These nations are stronger than we are. How can we drive them out?” But do not be afraid of them; remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt. You saw with your own eyes the great trials, the signs and wonders, the mighty hand and outstretched arm, with which the Lord your God brought you out. The Lord your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.
Deuteronomy 7:17-19
After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, YOU and all these people, GET READY to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.”
Joshua 1:1-3
