Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

One Another - Spurring One Another (part 2)

February 20th, 2010
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Because of our great blessings with Christ, we can not take this fellowship lightly

Must pursue it with greater vigor - Hebrews 10:24-31
There is great seriousness in this matter

paroxusmos - Greek word, translates word:

• NIV = spur on
• KJV = provoke
• CSB - promote
• NASB - stimulate

Greek lexicon:

1. Stirring up, provoking - only used here in the NT
2. irritation, sharp disagreement - only Acts 15:39
3. Attack of high fever - not in NT

Not a "nice" word but aggressive word in Webster's transliteration:

1. Sudden violent outburst
2. Fit of violent action or emotion
3. A severe medically attack

How do we accomplish the "spurring on"?
Must be done with thought and with their needs in mind - not one size fits all
Must be done with end result to result being love and good deeds

• Pray for their needs and let them know that you are
• Share scripture that you believe will be relevant
• When they share struggles - ask them about it consistently
• Do not be afraid to give someone a bold challenge

Key Phrase: Spurring someone on requires thought and with their needs in mind - not one size fits all

Notes from: One Another by Thomas A. Jones.