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BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE

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BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE

“Elvis”

Summer at the Movies - Part 4 of 6 | June 26, 2022

Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad 

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.  - Mathew 5:13-16

STEPS TO LIVE AN INFLUENTIAL LIFE:

Step 1. RECOGNIZE my influence

“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world…” - Mathew 5:13a,14a

Step 2. EXERCISE my influence (3 WAYS)

  •  By SMILING

“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.” - Proverbs 15:30

  •  By SYMPATHIZING

“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” - 2 Corinthians 1:4

  •  By SERVING

“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. “ - 1 Peter 4:10

Step 3. MAXIMIZE my influence

“Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. “ - Ephesians 5:16

“You are to influence them; do not let them influence you!” - Jeremiah 15:19b

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