'I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. I became his father in the faith while here in prison. Onesimus hasn't been of much use to you in the past, but now he is very useful to both of us!'
I read this and just started thinking how important it is for all of us to have spiritual fathers in the faith! People who can teach, train and correct us in our faith as well as encourage us and pray for us! We need that kind of accountability to elders in our walk with Christ! I don't think it is any coincidence that after Paul became Onesimus' spiritual father, Onesimus suddenly seems to grow in his faith and become more useful? Just a thought?
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