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Should a Christian be involved in mentoring? What does the Bible say about mentorship?



    
    

Clarify Share Report Asked July 01 2013 Mini Anonymous (via GotQuestions)

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Shea S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries
The word "mentor" is defined as "a wise and trusted counselor or teacher." Although "mentoring" doesn't appear in the Bible, Scripture does give us numerous examples of mentoring. Moses was mentore...

July 01 2013 1 response Vote Up Share Report


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Optimized 1   afolabi Olusegun Engr. AFOLABI Supporter
Love your neighbour as thyself is a biblical principle that enhances mentorship and mentoring activity. Mentoring is providing professional guidance to someone of low knowledge such as to develop competency and maturity on the job. Wisdom is walking in the path of righteousness, and according to the scriptures it does not come without adequate guidance and mentoring, Proverbs 13:1, " A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes".

September 28 2016 0 responses Vote Up Share Report


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