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\u201cAnd with many other words (Peter) testified and exhorted them, saying, \u2018Be saved from this perverse generation.\u2019 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles\u2019 doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.\u201d<\/em>
\nActs 2:40, 42<\/span><\/p>\n

Mentoring<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

I know a high-schooler who struggles with math. He tunes out the moment it is mentioned, knowing he is way behind. He got lost in numbers years ago, and the hole just got deeper year by year. This is because math concepts build on one another. If you don\u2019t understand one thing, it\u2019s difficult to grasp the next thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This young man needs someone to walk him through math from the start. He needs to pick up what he missed, to solidify the numerical concepts God set forth in the beginning when mathematical precision was created. He could benefit from participating in a class of others who are new to the concepts, where questions are welcome and answers are simple, taught by a knowledgeable, patient teacher overseeing his progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

As I said, if you don\u2019t understand one thing, it\u2019s difficult to move on to the next. Let\u2019s put this in perspective: What happens to a new believer who is left on her own to figure out the Christian walk? She comes to the knowledge of Christ and receives Him as her Savior, but then what? Wouldn\u2019t it strengthen and protect her new faith if some people took her under their wing, patiently explaining the ways of the Lord, reading the Scriptures with her, checking in on how she is doing, asking if she has any questions, inviting her to join them at church or Bible study or meals?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Likewise, I have talked to many women who, although they have known the Lord for a time, still have not comprehended some of the teachings of Christianity. They have been taught by a knowledgeable teacher but have not grasped the truths. They sit in the church body, but don\u2019t fellowship. They don\u2019t converse over meals with other believers. They don\u2019t pray, or they feel guilty about their ritual prayers and small faith.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our verse today gives instruction to new believers, and it equally applies to those who want to grow in their walk. Today we call this process \u201cmentoring.\u201d Continue steadfastly\u2014persevere, be diligent, don\u2019t give up easily (or ever) in learning from those who can impart wisdom. Listen to the \u201capostles\u201d among us\u2014the teachers who are trustworthy and commissioned by God to take His Word to others, or who are experienced and mature in the faith. Be in fellowship with believers, perhaps enjoying a meal together, for this is a chance to learn, and to have our hearts and minds protected by a group of like-minded others. And don\u2019t forget to pray together, lifting one another up before the Lord. This process effectively removes us from this \u201cperverse generation\u201d by providing a godly peer group.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFather, Your methods are without fault. May we reach out to others who are new to this life in You, and help them along the path. Amen.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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