[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":9},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post-the-challenge-of-association":3},{"documentId":4,"title":5,"slug":6,"text":7,"publishedAt":8,"createdAt":8,"updatedAt":8},"679ed54b-6603-4020-9d91-b16b6e7c4c96","The Challenge Of Association ","the-challenge-of-association","\u003Cp>The Challenge Of Association \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2 Timothy 3\u003C/p>\u003Cp>KJV\u003C/p>\u003Cp>10+ But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Of great importance but often overlooked is the issue of whom we associate with! That whosoever we associate with impacts and influences our worldview can not be underestimated! \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>We find examples in the scriptures where Moses influenced Joshua, Jesus influenced the disciples, and Paul influenced Timothy and others, to name a few. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the case of Jesus after his death, his disciples Peter and John displayed a character that was akin to his, boldness and defiance; which was traced to the one they associated with; Read it,\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Acts 4\u003C/p>\u003Cp>KJV\u003C/p>\u003Cp>13+ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>I just had a conversation with a young man many know to be outspoken, fearless, courageous and well educated and it was his comments that drew my attention to this subject matter!!! \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Indeed, the people we associate with greatly influence our character, and this young man is an example, just as Peter and John’s were. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Throughout my ministry, I’ve seen this commendable trait among a few and would like to recommend it to all aspiring to be leaders etc! .Whatever you want to be in life, first look for a teacher and follow in his footsteps. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>As Paul said to the young man Timothy ; “ But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,” do likewise! Study the life, and note the lessons too. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In his final hours read what he said to this young man; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2 Timothy 2\u003C/p>\u003Cp>KJV\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2+ And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beloved, who you learn from is equally important as what you learn, so choose who you associate with wisely. Read these; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hebrews 13:7 \u003C/p>\u003Cp>NIV\u003C/p>\u003Cp>[7] Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hebrews 13\u003C/p>\u003Cp>KJV\u003C/p>\u003Cp>7+ Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>(A word to the wise is enough! \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A phrase to a fool is meaningless! ) \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>","2026-07-06T09:42:44.701Z",1783331575307]