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Overview
Building Up On Another
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Members of One Another Encouraging One Another Working with One Another Submitting to One Another Bearing One anothers Burden Devoting to Each other
Meaning of encouragement
What are the unique characteristics of Barnabas that made him a good encourager? What can we learn from him?
Acts 11:22
BE PEOPLE-ORIENTED
Takes a Real Interest in the Member Personally Talks to the Member Personally Tends to Members Needs Personally Touches Members Lives with Personal Experience
Summary
Christians spread cheer and comfort to those whore down and out. Thats the essence of encouragement. Bible versions as encourage, comfort, exhort, and admonish. We can encourage by word and by action. There are certain traits of an effective encourager, viz.
He gravitates towards people and meeting their needs. Hes genuine in feelings and sincere in dealings when encouraging others. Hes a man of compassion and is moved by peoples misfortune.
Action plan
When their faith sags, and their belief in God and His Word is wavering.
Take the opportunity to boost their faith. Remind them of the infallibility of Gods enduring Word (Heb 3:13,14).
When they have family problems or when they lose their jobs or when they encounter difficulties in their work.
Seize such occasions to pray for them that God will intervene on their behalf. Lend a listening ear. Help to source jobs for them, if it is within your ability. Follow the example of of Barnabas. Do something concretely like collecting a love offering