Chapter 2--Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by P. Tripp

Our personal ministry always goes back to our dependence on God's Word.  It shows our great need to be in the Word of God, so that we may be transformed and be used as vessels to funnel His Word through to others in love.

Chapter 2, page 21

“In personal ministry, I want to bring more than a heart of compassion, a willingness to listen, and a commitment to help bear someone’s burden.  Though these are the sweet fruit of Christian love, I want to offer more.  I want to bring the heart-changing truths of Scripture to people in the midst of their situations and relationships.  Personal ministry is about people loving people, but in a way that includes bringing them God’s Word.  This is the truth in love model Paul describes in Ephesians 4.”