Jeremiah 5:22
I, the Lord,
have drawn for all time
the boundaries of the sea.
The waves may crash and roar,
but the waters do not cross
the boundaries I have set.
THE VINEYARD INITIATIVE
Step 2 of 7: Protect
DEF: To shield from outside harm.
SYN: Defend, Guard, Keep Safe
The second step to becoming
a leader in God’s Kingdom
is to protect what we’ve been given.
In The Song Of The Vineyard,
the farmer protects the land
by digging a trench around it
so that nothing dangerous
can enter the vineyard.
For leaders, we protect ourselves
by establishing healthy boundaries
against outside distractions
and temptations that could hinder our work.
Ask yourself:
“Are there any unhealthy influences
around me that could steal my focus?”
“Are there any temptations nearby
that could hinder my goals?”
“What steps can I take
to keep these outside influences
from hurting me or my Kingdom work?”
Every leader must
learn how to protect themselves
from distractions and temptations.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Vineyard Initiative Homepage
The Vineyard Initiative: Opening Sermon
The Vineyard Initiative: Receive Sermon
The Vineyard Initiative: Protect Sermon
The Vineyard Initiative: Clear Sermon
The Vineyard Initiative: Plant 1 Sermon
The Vineyard Initiative: Plant 2 Sermon
Practicing The Way: Live No Lies
SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES
Receive, Protect, Clear, Plant, Build, Carve, Wait
Proverbs 25:28
2 Corinthians 6:16
1 John 2:16-17
Proverbs 4:21-23
Ephesians 4:26-27
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Winter 2018
Artist: Andy Szabo
