Craig T. Owens

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As the apostle Paul is wrapping up his letter to his friends in the Church at Philippi, he encourages them to be people others want to be around. After all…

The #1 Rule of Influence: You can only influence people who are close to you.

The #2 Rule of Influence: People won’t get close to you unless you are approachable.

So here’s a quick checklist from Paul to Christians who want to be influencers from Philippians 4:4-9:

• Rejoice in God. Always.
• Be gentlemen and gentlewomen. Manners matter.
• Understand God is always with you.
• Don’t be anxious or fretful.
• Pray about everything.
• Be a thank-full person.
• Be discerning of what goes in your eyes and ears.
• Continue to learn and practice godly, biblical principles.

A short list, but a lifetime of growth opportunities.

The more you exhibit these qualities, the more approachable you will be. And the more approachable you are, the more you can influence people to learn about the life-changing power of a personal relationship with Jesus.

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