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How can we hope to give other people encouragement if we are discouraged?

Answered by Gene Cunningham, Basic Training Bible Ministries · from The Basics, Lesson 1–4: The Power—The Holy Spirit

We have to allow God the Holy Spirit to perform His work in us first. If we have not received the Spirit's ministry to us, we cannot expect Him to have a ministry through us to other people. Jesus promised that ministry: "But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you" (John 16:7).

Also asked: How can we give encouragement to others if we are feeling down? · How can we expect to be a source of encouragement to others if we have not received God's Spirit in our own lives?
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What must we experience before we can help others feel encouraged?

Source: The Basics The Basics, Lesson 1-4 — The Power—The Holy Spirit (p.36) · Read this lesson in the book → · Read this lesson online →

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