This document discusses the importance of having role models and mentors. It begins by noting that our lives can be either a "stumbling block or stepping stone" for others. Then it provides examples of role models from the Bible, including Jesus, other biblical characters, and parents. It stresses the importance of choosing mentors wisely and lists some traits that good mentors possess, such as being mature. The document concludes by noting that Christian mentorship involves setting a good example, giving counsel, encouragement, teaching, and correction.

1. Role Models, Mentors, and
Examples
3 John 1:11-12

2. I. The Power of Lives Well-
Lived
“Beloved, follow … that which is
good” (3 John 1:11).

3. Matthew 18:1-6
Each is given a bag of tools
A shapeless mass
And a book of rules.
And each must make ere life is
flown
A stumbling block
Or a stepping stone.

4. Acts 4:13
2 Thessalonians 3:9
1 Timothy 4:12
Titus 2:7
Hebrews 10:24
1 Peter 5:3

5. II. The Importance of Mentors
Well-Chosen.
“Beloved, follow not that which is evil,
but that which is good. He that doeth
good is of God: but he that doeth evil
hath not seen God”
(3 John 1:11).

6. Who should be our role models?
• Jesus (John 13: 15; 1 John 2:6).

7. Who should be our role models?
• Jesus (John 13: 15; 1 John 2:6).
• Bible characters (Romans 15:4;
Philippians 4:9)

8. Who should be our role models?
• Jesus (John 13: 15; 1 John 2:6).
• Bible characters (Romans 15:4;
Philippians 4:9)
• Parents (Proverbs 1:8; 2:1; 3:1; 5:1;
7:1).

9. Who should be our role models?
• Jesus (John 13: 15; 1 John 2:6).
• Bible characters (Romans 15:4;
Philippians 4:9)
• Parents (Proverbs 1:8; 2:1; 3:1; 5:1;
7:1).
• Other Christians
(1 Corinthians 11:1; cf. 4:16).

10. 1. Demetrius had a good
reputation:
• From all the brethren
• From those without (implied)
• From the truth
• From John
• From God (implied)

11. 2. Not necessarily the most
prominent . . .

12. 3. Supporter of missions (1:7-8).

13. Every older person should be
mentoring and every younger one
should have a mentor.
• Proverbs 27:17
• 2 Timothy 2:2

14. Mentoring relationships:
• Jethro and Moses
• Eli and Samuel
• Elijah and Elisha
• Jesus and the disciples
• Paul and Timothy

15. What are the traits
needed in mentors?
In Titus 2 . . .

16. Find your category:
Mature men (6)
Mature women (4)
Young women (8)
Young men (6)

17. What does Christian
mentorship involve?
• Setting an example (Matthew 5:14-16).
• Giving wise counsel (Exodus 18:13–25;
Proverbs 18:21; Ephesians 4:29).
• Encouraging / building confidence
(1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:15).
• Teaching (Proverbs 1:8)
• Correcting (James 3:13ff)