From: Our Daily Bread Ministres
Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so man sharpens his fellow man."
Social networks on the Internet are on the rise. Even when separated by great distance, people are still able to gain insights and a listening ear from peers on-line. Blogs, Twitter, e-mail, and Web links add to the ways we can receive and give spiritual guidance.
But it’s also valuable to meet face to face with mature believers for mentoring. "Elisha . . . followed Elijah." (1 Kings 19:21), and Paul mentored Timothy as "a true son in the faith." (1 Timothy 1:2) The Master Teacher, Christ Himself, illustrated how to mentor: "He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out." (Mark 3:14)
From these passages we see the value of meeting face to face in a variety of settings so that we can sharpen one another spiritually. Along life’s journey, there are times when we can benefit from a wise guide or provide this same service to one who wants to follow.
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