THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MENTOR

For one to be an effective mentor, we need the following Xters among others - from the Bible
Availability (A state of readiness to do God's will regardless of the personal cost) (Isaiah 6:8,Ruth 1:16, 1 Sam. 3:7-10)


Contentment (satisfaction with your lot in life) (Phil. 4:11-13, 1 Tim. 6:6)


Correctability (Openness to rebuke) (Prov. 13:1,18, 15:31, 27:5, 29:1, 9:8-10)
Courage (The absence of fear in the face of adversity) (2 Tim. 1:7, 1 Cor. 16:13)
Discernment (The God-given, word-produced ability to see clearly issues and motives where spiritual things are concerned.) (James 3:17, Prov. 19:27)
Faith (The ability to walk with confidence where you cannot see) (Matthew 5:20, Hebrews 11:1,6)
Freedom from bitterness (Having reached the place in life where you can joyfully accept the sovereignty of God) (Eph. 4:3, Heb. 12:15, Prov. 18:14)
Gentleness (The spirit that responds with consistent love on all occasions) (James 3:17, 1 Thes. 2:7, Gal. 5:23, 2 Tim. 2:24)
Grateful spirit (A heart that remains appreciative regardless of the circumstances) (Eph. 5:20,Phil. 4:6)
Humility (The attitude that accepts last place as deserved) (James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:5,6, Prov. 15:33, 25:6,7, 27:2, 29:23)
Russell Kelfer, 1378-a, Mentoring: The True Test

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