Cultivate these relationships in your life to cooperate with God in your spiritual growth ~ Philippians 2:12-13
God (Inward) Believers (Inward)
* Core thought: Love God with all your being * Core thought: Keep on loving each other as family * Key scripture: Luke 10:25-28 * Key scripture: Hebrews 13:1 * Action: Personal spiritual disciplines * Action: Mentoring relationships * Examples: Prayer; bible reading; bible meditation; * Examples: Meeting with other believers over coffee; prayer-walk; silence and solitude mentoring; small bible reading and prayer groups
Neighbors (Outward) Strangers (Outward)
* Core thought: Love your neighbor as yourself * Core thought: Show hospitality to strangers * Key scripture: Luke 10:25-37 * Key scripture: Hebrews 13:2 * Action: Evangelism * Action: Service and hospitality * Examples: Evangelism occurs in many ways: * Examples: Have guests over for Sunday dinner; serve friendship; service; teaching a family in the neighborhood; volunteer somewhere