a “path-finder leader”, king david david : “beloved” “as a man after god’s own heart....
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A “Path-Finder Leader”,
King David
David : “Beloved”
“As a man after God’s own heart. This was a designation given him by Samuel (1 Samuel 13:14), before he became corrupted by power. Although David did not live a spotless life, and even loaded his soul with heavy guilt (see 1 Kings 15:5), he knew how to repent, and to accept the results of his transgressions without rebellion (2 Samuel 12:13; 16:10; Ps 51). He was an illustrious king, the founder of a Hebrew dynasty that lasted for about 425 years, a great religious leader, a true servant of God, and an ancestor of the Messiah, who was at once David’s Son and Lord.”
Horn, Siegfried H., Seventh-day Adventist Bible Dictionary, (Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association) 1979.
“In the midst of prosperity lurks danger. Throughout the ages, riches and honor have ever been attended with peril to humility and spirituality. It is not the empty cup that we have difficulty in carrying; it is the cup full to the brim that must be carefully balanced.” Affliction and adversity may cause sorrow, but it is prosperity that is
most dangerous to spiritual life.” (E. G. White, Prophets and Kings, pp. 60-61)
“The history of David affords one of the most impressive testimonies ever given to the dangers that threaten the soul from power and riches and worldly honor--those things that are most eagerly desired among men. … David had enjoyed precious experiences of the love of God, … yet worldly success and honor so weakened the character of David that he was repeatedly overcome by the tempter. … The numbering of the people would show the contrast between the weakness of the kingdom when David ascended the throne and its strength and prosperity under his rule.” (E. G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, pp. 746-747)
“It is impossible for us in our own strength to maintain the conflict; and whatever diverts the mind from God, whatever leads to self-exaltation or to self-dependence, is surely preparing the way for our overthrow. The tenor of the Bible is to inculcate distrust of human power and to encourage trust in divine power.
It was the spirit of self-confidence and self-exaltation that prepared the way for David's fall. Flattery and the subtle allurements of power and luxury were not without effect upon him.” (E. G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 717)
OBJECTIVES
Objectives
OBJECTIVES
1. To continue equipping Master Guides for a sharper Pathfinder ministry.
2. To refocus on personal spiritual growth, which must be a never-ending upward path.
3. To allow the enrichment of Master Guides’ leadership skills by acquiring a deeper understanding of the philosophy and the work of Pathfinder ministries.
1.- REQUIREMENTS
2.- CALENDAR
3.- CONTACT INFO
1.- REQUIREMENTS
A candidate must have graduated Master Guide
before December 31st, 2010 in order to register
for the PLA 2013 Class.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1.- Binder Index
1.- Binder Index
1.- Binder Index
1.- Binder Index
2.- CALENDAR
2.- Syllabus
2.- Syllabus
2.- Syllabus
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3.- CONTACT INFO
