The book of Proverbs is full of one-liners that are great reminders of eternal truths. One of my favorites is found in Chapter 27, verse 16:
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
In this verse, you and I are described as iron. We were made to sharpen others in their faith and be sharpened by them.
How can you sharpen others?
- Encourage and spur others on to know and love God more (Hebrews 10:24-25)
- Being full of grace and truth, speak the truth in love to others (John 1:18, Ephesians 4:15).
- Pray for others with compassion and mercy (James 5:16).
- Love others sacrificially (John 13:34-35).
- Be willing to help others up when they fall (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).
How do you let others sharpen you? By choosing to be with
people who will do all of the above. We all need those people in our lives who
will encourage and spur us on, speak the truth in love into our lives, pray for
us compassionately after we willingly confess our sins, love us sacrificially,
and help us up when we fall.
Who currently sharpens you? Whom are you sharpening?
Grace & Peace,
Stephen Hampton
Chase Campus Pastor
PS - At Cove Church, C-Groups are a great place to find others who will “sharpen” you. If you would like to be a part of a C-Group, it’s not too late to join. For more information, e-mail Darin Miller at darin@covechurch.com.
Chase Campus Pastor
PS - At Cove Church, C-Groups are a great place to find others who will “sharpen” you. If you would like to be a part of a C-Group, it’s not too late to join. For more information, e-mail Darin Miller at darin@covechurch.com.
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