Sublime

Kindness “What is desirable in a man is his kindness” (Proverbs 19:22).

Since Christ is our model for personal ministry, we too want to understand people so that we can serve him in their lives. We too must be committed to entering their worlds. We can begin by taking the time to ask good questions and listen well. Our hope is that others would seek us out and share more of their true struggles, so that they may find,

Jesus said that we have done nothing special if we treat people well who treat us well, but if we are kind to someone who would qualify as an enemy then we are doing well (see Luke 6:32–35).

honour should be so integral to our identity that it freely flows from us to all.

We pray that God will shed more light on his Word through us. We know that what we say must be biblically apparent, logically consistent, and unquestionably clear if we are to be the faithful guides God requires.

Expository preachers must ask, “What is an FCF behind the inspiration of this text?” before they can accurately expound its meaning.

Preaching that remains true to this God-glorifying purpose specifies an FCF indicated by a text and addresses this aspect of our fallenness with the grace revealed by the text.

If we fail to recognise God’s delegated authorities and fail to honour, submit and serve those who God, in His wisdom, has placed in leadership, we cut ourselves off from the flow of the anointing.