10 Simple Values

Rick Ianniello reminds his readers of John Wimber's list of 10 Values for the Vineyard churches (and for all Christians)

1. Pursuers of God: (Ps. 41:1; 1 Cor. 2:6£f; Phil. 3:8-10, John 4:34; 5:19-20).
2. The Bible: (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
3. Unity: (Eph- 4:3-6).
4. Compassion and Mercy: (James 2:13; John 8:1-11).
5. Equipping: (Eph. 4:11-13).
6. Relationship: (Rom. 12:9-13; 1 Cor. 13:4-9; Col. 3:12-14).
7. Family: (Matt. 18:1-10; Col. 3:12-15).
8. Generosity: (Matt. 10:8, 39; 13:45-46).
9. Simplicity (1 Cor. 2:2-5; James 3:13; 1 Thess. 4:11-12).
10. Risk-taking: (John 21:15-19; Gal. 5:22-3).

Values affect what we think and, consequently, what we do. Our values are an intrinsic part of us, although we seldom think about them in a conscious fashion. They determine the ideas, principles and concepts a person or group can accept, assimilate, remember and transmit. They can be fallible and must be constantly revised and reviewed in the light of Scripture. ~ John Wimber