Mentoring His Way Volume 1

Book excerpt: This is the first of a three-volume series called, Mentoring His Way - Disciple Twelve based on the "Twelve Characteristics of a Godly Life." In this first book, we learn about the four "Spiritual Characteristics if a Godly Life." I am a Believer - I know Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. The first spiritual characteristic of living a Godly life is about your assurance of knowing Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. To conform to the image of Christ, you need to have no doubts that He is in your life and that you are assured of your relationship with Him and that you have eternal life. I am Empowered - I am controlled and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The second spiritual characteristic of a Godly life is understanding the power we have to live the Christian life. Each day we choose to gratify the desires of the flesh or the will of the Spirit. Our spirit is satisfied only when we are totally surrendered to the control of God the Holy Spirit. I am Victorious - I have Christ's authority over all the enemy's power. The third spiritual characteristic of a Godly life is to apply Christ's power over Satan. People struggle with temptation every day. We are able to have victory over sin by exercising Christ's authority over all of Satan's influence. Because we have Christ in us, He gives us the power and authority over the enemy to stop his attacks. I am a Warrior - I put on all of God's armor in order to defeat Satan. The fourth spiritual characteristic of a Godly life is learning how to put on the full armor of God for warfare against our enemy. God promised a way to keep temptation from becoming so strong that we could not stand up against it. He gave us six pieces of armor and instructions for their use. This gives Christians the ability to walk in the Spirit instead of walking in the flesh. Volume Two covers the "Personal Characteristics of a Godly Life." Volume Three covers the "Lifestyle Characteristics of a Godly Life."