Keith Craft: Men need 3 types of relationships; Paul-a FATHER who will love/challenge…
Men need 3 types of relationships; Paul-a FATHER who will love/challenge. Barnabas-a FRIEND who encourages. Timothy-a son who he mentors.
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The thought behind the quote
I really believe for men to not only be well, healthy, balanced, and consistently GROW in the right direction, they need 3 significant relationships:
1. A Paul...a Spiritual Father voice.
“For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.” - I Corinthians 4:15 NKJV
2. A Barnabas...a Friend
“A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.” - Proverbs 17:17 AMP
3. A Timothy...someone to mentor/coach or disciple
“The things [the doctrine, the precepts, the admonitions, the sum of my ministry] which you have heard me teach in the presence of many witnesses, entrust [as a treasure] to reliable and faithful men who will also be capable and qualified to teach others.” - 2 Timothy 2:2 AMP
Who are your 3?
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