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September 11, 2008
The Value of a Mentor
Consider: 2 Chronicles 24:17-20
Quote often, the difference between success and failure in a person’s career is determined by whether that person has been guided and nurtured by a mentor. The same can be true in spiritual matters. The extent to which a person matures spiritually and stays that way is often determined by the presence or absence of a spiritual mentor.
King Joash is a case in point. As long as the godly priest Jehoiada was around to guide young Joash, the king ruled well and brought spiritual renewal to the land (2 Chr. 23:16-24:16). But after Jehoiada died, Joash turned to wickedness, allowing idolatry to creep back in (24:17-18), and even killing Zechariah, the son of his mentor Jehoiada (24:22). Joash eventually suffered a stunning military defeat, and was murdered by his own servants (24:23-25) – a tragic ending to what started out as a good reign.
Joash’s apostasy reminds us that leaders today need spiritual mentors and religious guidance if they are to stay on course.
If you are in a position of authority, who are you looking to for godly wisdom and counsel?
For the kingdom,
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