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    Diligent Ambassadors
    Diligent Ambassadors
    Diligent Ambassadors
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    Diligent Ambassadors

    By Tebogo Maimane

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    As ambassadors of Christ we are to be the most visible symbol of heaven. We have been assigned to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. Light attracts and salt is both a flavourant and a preserving agent. Therefore as ambassadors of Jesus Christ we are to attract people into the kingdom of God not repel them. Also we are to be agents of joy and peace to preserve our relationships. In this book I address attributes that I deem to be necessary in order for us to be effective as ambassadors of Jesus Christ.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTebogo Maimane
    Release dateMar 7, 2017
    ISBN9781370443970
    Diligent Ambassadors
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    Tebogo Maimane

    Tebogo Maimane is based in South Africa. My first book was published in 2012. I am passionate about being an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ. My key interests are in social justice and cross cultural ministry. Qualifications: Bachelor in Commerce Advance certificate in taxation Certificate in Development Programme in Labour Relations Certificate in Missions Development Programme Certificate in Biblical Studies Certificate in Women in Ministry

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      Diligent Ambassadors - Tebogo Maimane

      Diligent Ambassadors

      Copyright 2016 Tebogo Maimane

      Published by Tebogo Maimane at Smashwords

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your enjoyment only, then please return to Smashwords.com or your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgements

      Preface

      1.Know Your Identity

      2.Image Matters

      3.Good Reputation

      4.Serve Faithfully

      5.Humility Is Not Weakness

      6.Purpose Driven

      7.Strategic In Handling Opposition

      8.Don’t Hold Grudges

      9.Choose Associates Wisely

      10.Lead By Example

      11.Keep Focus

      Afterword

      About the author

      Other books by the author

      Connect with the author

      Acknowledgements

      I would like to give honor to God for the gift He has put in me, allowing me to be His instrument to bring encouragement to fellow believers so that we can run this race of faith with excellence as we pursue to reach the goal.

      I would also like to thank my family for being my great support and giving me space to pursue my vision.

      I would also like to appreciate my spiritual coach, an apostle of Jesus Christ, that God has placed in my life, and all the fivefold ministers globally that have contributed towards my spiritual growth.

      Preface

      In this book various translations of the Bible is used. Definitions are also from a variety of dictionaries. Sources of all quotes are mentioned accordingly. The content is a combination of Holy Spirit inspiration, research as well as teachings I have received from various ministries (local fellowship, conferences and television ministers) over the years.

      Diligent:

      Diligent means being constant and earnest in effort and application; attentive and persistent in doing something, careful and persevering in carrying out tasks or duties, carried out with care and perseverance; quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness; a diligent (or patient) worker; patient - enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance.

      Proverbs 10:4

      he who has a slack hand becomes poor but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

      Proverbs 12:24

      the hand of the diligent will rule but the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

      Ambassador:

      An ambassador is defined as an authorized messenger or representative, an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose.

      2 Corinthians5:20a

      now then, we are ambassadors for Christ,

      Proverbs 13:17

      a wicked messenger falls into trouble but a faithful ambassador brings health.

      Job Description of an Ambassador in Foreign Relations

      An ambassador represents a country's culture and values, and is supposed to uphold the same. Duties can be summarized into 3 categories:

      Diplomatic

      Top ranking representative of home country to the host country

      Spokesperson for their government

      To keep good relations, diplomatic affairs

      Administrative

      Overseeing operations at the embassy

      Ceremonial

      Representing government at events and being most visible symbol of their own country.

      Role of an Ambassador of Christ

      Just as in foreign relations where an ambassador is appointed by the president, we as believers are also appointed by our King (God) to be ambassadors of heaven here on earth. Though an ambassador is in a particular country, they are not under the law of that country. The same applies to us as disciples of Jesus, the Bible is our constitution by which we abide by and as such it supersedes the earthly constitutions. Though we are in this world we are not of this world, we have dual citizenship, our first citizenship is in heaven and it is eternal, second citizenship is our earthly citizenship however it is temporary.

      As ambassadors of Christ we are to be the most visible symbol of heaven. Hence we have been assigned to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth, light attracts and salt preserves and gives flavor when used properly. In Matthew 5:16 it says

      let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven.

      Therefore as ambassadors of Christ we must apply the Word properly, we must be careful not to misinterpret Scriptures, and furthermore our lifestyle should attract others into the kingdom of God. This is highlighted in 1 Timothy 4:16

      keep a close eye on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

      Therefore a diligent ambassador is a person who has full confidence in the government that has deployed them, and they put all their effort in ensuring that they fulfill their role according to the mandate given by their government. We have been deployed by heaven, therefore we should be led by the Holy Spirit so that we fulfill the mandate assigned to us.

      In this book I will be talking about attributes which I deem necessary for one to be a diligent ambassador of Jesus Christ.

      Chapter 1: Know Your Identity

      Identity: The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is; the state or fact of remaining the same one, as under varying aspects or conditions; the condition of being oneself or itself, and not another; condition or character as to who a person or what a thing is; the state or fact of being the same one as described; the sense of self, providing sameness and continuity in personality over time .

      ‘When we know better we do better – Maya Angelo’.

      This sounds like a simple phrase however so much of life hinges on understanding the meaning of it, hence the importance of knowledge and wisdom. As such it is vital that each one of us seek wisdom in order to get to a point where we know our identity, who we are and whose we are so that we can do better in life. When we

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