KEY SCRIPTURE: 2Ti 1:5 KJV” When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.”

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We continue with lessons on follow-up as we see in the Apostle Paul and Pastor Timothy’s relationship. There are a number of acts,ways and approaches that are employed in following up on souls. There is a moment of teaching the convert on a number of topics that seek to establish him or her in the faith.The next step is to  train  him or her to acquire some skills. This is done by showing him how to do it and then allowing him to do likewise . There are also moments when the convert must be supported. This   could be supported in any way. It may be financial or any other form.

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In today’s lesson, Apostle Paul encourages Timothy to keep up with the unfeigned faith that is in him. To encourage is to strengthen  one with words that spur him on to do more. Apostle Paul used lots of encouragement In following up on the converts.2Th 1:3 KJV “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;” At this occasion he encourages the brethren in Thesalonica about their growing faith and their generosity. Such encouragement aims at exhorting them to keep up with the  good act  and even improve upon it.

As much as we should be ready to correct wrong ways,  positive acts must be brought to the fore and the  brethren encouraged.

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In light of the above ,avoid condemning people who may be falling short. You may condemn the wrong actions, but do not condemn the individual.

You may also confirm their faith by supporting them in kind. The Lord not only taught to sustain the faith of the people, but He also fed the hungry and healed the sick. and took care of his disciple

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There is a second aspect of encouragement. This is strengthening the souls not to give up, especially in difficult times. Act 14:22 KJV Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. The word “confirm” also means to strengthen or encourage. The brethren are strengthened by giving the kind of teaching that clears off doubt, Rom 8:1

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THOUGHT :ENCOURAGEMENT IS OF THE SPIRIT, BUT CONDEMNATION IS NOT

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FURTHER STUDIES

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Rom 8:1 KJV” There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”

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Phi 4:14 KJV” Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.”