2. I. The Power of Lives Well-
Lived
“Beloved, follow … that which is
good” (3 John 1:11).
3. Matthew 18:1-6
Each is given a bag of tools
A shapeless mass
And a book of rules.
And each must make ere life is
flown
A stumbling block
Or a stepping stone.
5. II. The Importance of Mentors
Well-Chosen.
“Beloved, follow not that which is evil,
but that which is good. He that doeth
good is of God: but he that doeth evil
hath not seen God”
(3 John 1:11).
6. Who should be our role models?
• Jesus (John 13: 15; 1 John 2:6).
7. Who should be our role models?
• Jesus (John 13: 15; 1 John 2:6).
• Bible characters (Romans 15:4;
Philippians 4:9)
8. Who should be our role models?
• Jesus (John 13: 15; 1 John 2:6).
• Bible characters (Romans 15:4;
Philippians 4:9)
• Parents (Proverbs 1:8; 2:1; 3:1; 5:1;
7:1).
9. Who should be our role models?
• Jesus (John 13: 15; 1 John 2:6).
• Bible characters (Romans 15:4;
Philippians 4:9)
• Parents (Proverbs 1:8; 2:1; 3:1; 5:1;
7:1).
• Other Christians
(1 Corinthians 11:1; cf. 4:16).
10. 1. Demetrius had a good
reputation:
• From all the brethren
• From those without (implied)
• From the truth
• From John
• From God (implied)