7 QUALITIES OF A GOOD MENTOR – Part 3

ANCHOR OF LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE For WEDNESDAY, 25TH JANUARY, 2023.

 Author: PASTOR DR. SAMUEL AYORINDE – General Overseer

Anchor of Life & Redemption Ministry Int’l 

 7 QUALITIES OF A GOOD MENTOR – Part 3* 

 *MEMORIZE* : “ *And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had rendered; and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.” 1 Kings 3:28* .

 *SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 72:1-5* .

“Give the king Your judgments, O God, And Your righteousness to the king's Son. 2 He will judge Your people with righteousness, And Your poor with justice. 3 The mountains will bring peace to the people, And the little hills, by righteousness. 4 He will bring justice to the poor of the people; He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor. 5 They shall fear You As long as the sun and moon endure, Throughout all generations.” 

 *EXPOSITION* :

A mentor, by English Dictionary definition, is a wise and trusted guide and advisor. Mentorship and discipleship are the same thing, talking of learning the life and good pattern of becoming like the leader. In Christian way, Discipleship is learning the life of Christ through the leaders we can see.  Mentorship is the general word that cut across all fields of life while discipleship is Christian language of the same meaning and function. 

Today, we want to examine 4th and 5th qualities of good mentor.

 *4. MENTORS ARE NON-JUDGMENTAL* 

One of the most important skills of being an effective mentor is the ability to listen and withhold judgment. Mentors should avoid using loaded words like *“should,”* *“must,”* or *“right/wrong.”* When one person in a mentoring relationship is judgmental, it creates distance between the two individuals: the mentee feels resentful, and can perceive the mentor as smug and sanctimonious. However, providing the mentee with a safe space to try out new ideas or talk through problems can be extremely helpful for the mentee’s growth. 

 *5. MENTORS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC* 

A long-term mentor is likely to see a mentee through metaphorical peaks and valleys in the mentee’s career. A mentor who exudes a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and optimism through the good times, as well as the bad times, is bound to rub off on the mentee, and motivate the mentee to push through difficult obstacles. 

 *PRAYER POINT:* 

i. Lord, give me good mentor(s) who will put me right in the journey of life and kingdom service in Jesus name.

ii. Lord, make me a good mentor to those under me in Jesus name.

 *DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR –  Exodus 32-24* 

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