Encourage

God’s grace will “spill over” to others as we build up and edify one another.

God said, “Seek peace.” So that means, look for the non-combative, non-confrontational way of relating to people and to issues.

Learn all you can about your wife. You honor your wife by not criticizing her, but encouraging. To honor means to value her opinion. Pray together as heirs of the grace of God.

Give thanks. Why? Because that’s God’s Will in Christ, concerning you. The miracle of the Christian life is tied somehow to our willingness to thank God for what He’s doing in our lives, whether or not we like it.

The key to growth in Christian things is getting involved in something outside of your own concerns

Continue helpful contact with people. Show people you really care about them with a second question. Show them your gratitude with a second thank-you. It’s important to get together with other Christians.

What does it mean for Christians to do some comforting? Be there, be physically present. Use encouraging words and positive reinforcement.

Paul came as a father, persuading, comforting and encouraging. We persuade others of their need for the gospel.

Paul does an appraisal of his ministry. Presenting the gospel should be done in truth, sincerity without flattery. Be an encourager.

Have you given any thought to encouraging your pastor?