"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." -Proverbs 27:17
A simple, yet profound proverb. Iron, be it weapons, tools, or other implements, is formed, molded, sharpened and perfected through contact and friction with other iron implements. An iron hammer pounds a molten bar, the rasp sharpens a blade's edge, the cast provides the form for a pitcher or cup.
So too, the company and conversation of one man sharpens that of his companions. Our thoughts, feelings, ideas and beliefs are shaped, changed, transformed, and solidified through our interactions with one another. God did not intend for men to live alone, worshiping him in solitude and isolation. Instead, the New Testament is ripe with exhortations for fellowship and the strengthening of faith through continued conversation and revelation. As a file or hammer gives form to iron, so to does our relationship with the believers and brothers around us gives form to our own faith.
Thus engenders the need for fellowship. Our growth and faith are not only dependent upon our continued relationship with God, but also our relationship with our fellow believers. And at the heart of this blog is that very idea; that through discourse, sharing and fellowship, we can exhort, inspire, comfort, and strengthen our own faith and each others. We can reach a deeper understanding of Christ and God through discussion of our faith. Together, we hope to learn to better live as God's men in a world that discourages such action and conviction. And we hope that you, the reader, are inspired and encouraged by our words. Whether you're a non-Christian, a new Christian, or a mature and faithful Christian, we hope that you find inspiration in the following posts, and that you might challenge and exhort us to continue developing our relationship with Christ as well.
Grace and peace to you,
- Kyle
We are Men
For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
-1 Thessalonians 2: 3-4
-1 Thessalonians 2: 3-4
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- Kyle Shelton
- Corey Fronk
- Thad Townsend
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2 comments:
I look forward to seeing how this blog develops and grows.
-Seth (http://sethsoasis.wordpress.com/)
If left to my own devices, I would have been swallowed by the beast called college, work, and society--all imposing their expectations on me that I myself cannot satiate. We can turn to God for meaning, truth, and purpose out of a purposeless world. Even more than this, having fellowship with those I call my brothers, I have been strenthened, enlightened, confirmed, and encouraged to be the man that God has called me to be.
It is by my own desire to better myself, and my desire to better serve God, that I seek this meaningful exchange that simply cannot be gained from the ADD inducing facebook, twitter, and texting. I hope that reading these words, and having faith installed by the reading of the word, that you, too, could be encouraged to seek something more.
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