In our making disciples, we should not select only those who are like us in temperament and personality. Nor should we choose only those who act in a certain way that we find agreeable to our personal lives and acceptance standards. It would be a good idea to have some “roughnecks” on the team as well as some scholars and quiet types.

His calling will determine which road he takes in his service for Christ.

It is not the pacesetter’s job to outrun everybody. His responsibility is to help the other runners do their best.

The second way of developing convictions is to have the person jot down all the reasons why he should be doing these things. Why have a quiet time? Why pray? Why study the Bible?

The following four simple steps outline the way to develop your application on the verse or passage you choose. 1. What does this passage say to me? 2. Where am I falling short? 3. Give specific examples. 4. What am I going to do about it?

It is true that those who would lead must first learn to serve. And it is equally true that to train men a person must be willing to spend time with those men in hours of conversation and association in the normal affairs of life.

The first need a convert has is assurance. He needs to know that he has truly been born again.

Beside assurance and acceptance, a growing Christian has four basic needs. He needs protection, fellowship, food, and training.

One of the most helpful things a young Christian can do is write out his personal testimony.