How is [encouragement] different from flattery or manipulation? You are telling the truth, not making things up. Those whose praise we value most are also willing to critique (COACHES).....You are praising with a sincere motive to love them and help them glorify Christ—not because you want to use them for a selfish advantage.... When MARATHON RUNNERS hit the "wall," having loved ones urge them on helps them finish the race. Likewise, when we hit "walls," we need others to encourage us to press on and not quit. (Heb. 12:11-13) All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. 12 Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. (Gal. 6:9,10) And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary. 10 So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. (1 Peter 5:9,10) But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. 10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. We need to be reminded of the benefits if we stick it out (read Heb. 12:11-13; Gal. 6:9,10), and the negative consequences of dropping out of the race. xenos.org/classes/principles/cpu3_encourage.htm
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