Presenting ...
... a weekly letter of encouragement.
Singapore
December 5, 1994
Good Morning!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUILDING DISCIPLINE
AND CONVICTION INTO ANOTHER PERSON' S LIFE
here are five steps+ that may prove helpful:
Let's say for example that you want to build the habit of Scripture
memory into their life:
I TELL THEM WHY - Motivation:
"George, I have found that meditation upon God's word helps
me to think like Christ and also gives me victory over sin. Memorizing
Scripture greatly facilitates the process of meditation."
"Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own
mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within,...Thy
word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against Thee"
(Romans 12:2 - Phillips Translation; Psalm 119:11)
II SHOW THEM HOW - Demonstration:
"George, here is how to memorize this Scripture: Carry the
packet with you and during those free moments of the day, read
your verse over, including the reference. By the end of the week
you'll have it! Here, let's take a few minutes and work on it
together."
III GET THEM STARTED - Inertia:
"George, why don't you have this first verse memorized by
the time we have lunch next week. We can check each other out
on our verses. OK?"
IV KEEP THEM GOING - Perseverance:
A week or two later, check up on him and see how he is doing.
If he is loosing altitude, give him a nudge and stay with
him until the discipline of Scripture memory (or prayer, ethics,
purity, etc.) becomes part of his life.
V PASS IT ON - MULTIPLICATION:
When George begins to get others to memorize Scripture
you know you have succeeded. Memorization is now a discipline
that is built into his life. He now has strong convictions about
its importance for spiritual growth and maturity.
Have a great week!
Dwight Hill
+ Adapted from Dawson Trotman, Founder of The Navigators
© Copyright 1996 Dwight Hill. Unlimited permission to copy or use is hereby granted subject to inclusion of this copyright notice.
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