As Iron Sharpens Iron

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As Iron Sharpens Iron | Proverbs 27:17“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” — Proverbs 27:17We often think the problem is that we need more people around us. But what if the deeper issue is that we want community without allowing community to change us?God uses people to disciple people. Just as a blade becomes dull through normal use and is sharpened through intentional friction, God uses relationships to expose our blind spots, challenge our assumptions, encourage us when we’re discouraged, and make us more like Jesus.In this message, Pastor CJ Witkoe explores what Proverbs 27:17 really means for Christian community and discipleship. You won’t be sharpened without friction—but not all friction produces sharpening. Our posture matters.We’ll discover:• Why everyone needs people who can challenge their thinking• The difference between healthy sharpening and damaging conflict• How humility, questions, and intentionality transform relationships• Why God’s community is meant to change the real you—not the person you pretend to be• How Christian friendship ultimately points us toward JesusIron sharpening iron means allowing others into the blunt edges of your life to lift you up and call you higher.We don't sharpen one another simply toward better versions of ourselves. We continually point one another toward Jesus.📖 Scripture: Proverbs 27:17; 2 Corinthians 3:18🎙️ Speaker: Pastor CJ Witkoe⛪ Wonder ChurchReady to take a next step? Get connected to a small group, attend Orientation, and begin building the kind of relationships where real discipleship can happen.#IronSharpensIron #ChristianCommunity #Discipleship #Proverbs #WonderChurch

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