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10 Traits of a Spiritual Mentor

Jesus the Mentor

Ephesians 2:20 NKJV

20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,

1 Thessalonians 2:3–12 NKJV

3 For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. 4 But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. 5 For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness—God is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. 8 So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. 9 For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; 11 as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, 12 that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

1. Godly Motives

2. Proven

Galatians 1:10 (NLT) Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.

1 Timothy 3:6 NKJV

6 not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

3. Sincere

Proverbs 29:6 NKJV

6 By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

4. Without Ego

Hebrews 6:10 NKJV

10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

5. Non-Controlling

Ephesians 2:10 NKJV

10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Philippians 1:6 NKJV

6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

6. Gentle

Matthew 12:20 NKJV

20 A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench, Till He sends forth justice to victory;

7. Life Imparter

Romans 1:11 NKJV

11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established—

8. Inconvenienced

2 Corinthians 12:15 NKJV

15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.

9. Transparent

10. Parental