Paradigm 7: Mentoring Core Values
Edmund Chan emphasizes the importance of clearly crafted, articulated and implemented core values. The 3 core values he identifies as a mentor are: 1. Grace: we are to be grace-receivers in joy and grace-releasers in love to others. 2. Growth through accountability: we reflect on what others say about us so that our faith and character develop. 3. Godliness is defined here as 'putting God in the equation of life' - we orientate every part of our lives to Him. This is a sanctifying work of the Spirit. We 'train ourselves for godliness (1 Ti 4:7) I asked if these 3 values were the ones we ourselves would choose if we were to mentor others.If we had one thing we wanted to model for a younger Christian - one thing we wanted to pass on of what we had, what would it be? We mentioned obedience, surrender, steadfastness, loyalty and commitment. Brokenness, a teachable spirit, discipline, love for Christ and good stewardship were also mentioned.. I said that I suspected that we