3 Kinds Of People I Need

"Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward" 10:41
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What is a prophet’s reward? Knowing God! The Word of God! Relationship with God. There are some people who bring you closer to God. We are wise to stay near them. Jesus also says: Be one of them!
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3 Kinds of people I need in my life:
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1. Prophets: People I can learn from. Prophets are people who speak truth. They’ll teach you how to get near God. Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah were not popular because they spoke the truth. But thsoe near them were greatly blessed! These are peoople like: Preachers / Teachers. / Expositors. They will ground you in truth. They know the path and serve as trail guides.
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2. Righteous Person: People I can mimic. "anyone who receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man's reward." Matthew 10:42 What is a righteous mans reward? A clean conscience! These are people who may not be a "teacher" -- but a really good husband. You say: I’m going to watch how you do that husband thing! Watch righteous people in life, and them memic them.
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3. Little Ones: People I can serve. "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward." Matthew 10:42 Why little? Because they are in need. One of the great things about church: It’s a place where the hurting come. God puts them in our face to minister to. Weak come. Children come.
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Interesting, you need twice as much in coming as you have out-going. (You need prophets and righteous people). Ministry is voerflow.
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Note the promise, "He will certainly not lose his reward..." Matthew 10:42 You’ll lose your car, money, house... when you serve God, it lasts forever!