March 1, 2015 – Pastor James Pittman, Jr.
1 Peter 5
Proposition: God shows us the fruit of suffering and what we all should be striving toward.
1) A mature leader exhibits certain godly attributes
- he does not have to be forced to lead
- he is not motivated by money
- he leads by example
- he is controlled by the deep conviction of the return of Christ
2) A maturing Christian respects the leaders of the church
3) A maturing Christian shows deference to other believers
4) A maturing Christian does not seek power but waits for God to open doors
5) A maturing Christian never forgets he is in a war!
6) A maturing Christian understands that suffering is the process for all believers
7) A maturing Christian trust that God is in control and that any suffering will be used for his benefit