30: Your Life is a Message

Key Passage

Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.

Proverbs 9:9

From the 20 Practices of Disciplemakers:

In the pursuit of discipling well we should always prioritize being discipled ourselves. Our life's message to those around us is our most powerful discipleship tool.

We have already seen that a disciple is a learner. Always remain a learner. Even if you know a lot, never let that knowledge stand in your way of being a learner. Humility comes with this.

Take the time to let disciples know that you hope to learn from them as they learn from you. This will empower them and cause them to lift their game. It will send a message to them that you expect them to share their life and their revelations with you, too. You will be modeling what a humble leader looks like.

Are you living out the commands of Christ? Are you walking in healthy relationships with grace and forgiveness? Are you daily feeding on the word of God yourself? Are you sharing your faith regularly in a natural and compelling way? Is there integrity in all your actions?