Scriptural Duos
He taught the boy Samuel how to hear God’s voice.
Who is Eli?
This perfect mentor is always available to all of us for spiritual guidance and strength.
Who is Jesus Christ?
The two main life areas for mentorship: Education and _____.
What is Career/Employment?
Before meeting a mentor, you should prepare a list of these.
What are questions?
You should avoid a mentor who doesn’t show this for your time or boundaries.
What is respect?
He was the mentor and predecessor to Joshua.
Who is Moses?
This title from Moses 7:35 describes Heavenly Father and emphasizes His willingness to provide guidance.
What is "Man of Counsel"?
You should do this during a meeting to remember a mentor's advice.
What is take notes?
You should always do this at the end of a mentor meeting to show gratitude.
What is say thank you?
Avoid a mentor who does all the talking and never does this.
What is listen?
This mother-in-law guided Ruth in a new land.
Who is Naomi?
Galatians 6:2 suggests mentors help us do this with our heavy life loads.
What is "bear one another’s burdens"?
You do this during a meeting with a mentor to ensure you capture their valuable advice and insights.
What is take notes?
When asking for a meeting, you should suggest a specific amount of this.
What is time?
A red flag is a mentor who makes you feel this way about your progress.
What is discouraged (or belittled)?
He was the mentor who went up in a whirlwind, leaving his mantle to Elisha.
Who is Elijah?
Elder Ronald A. Rasband taught that a mentor is a "special kind of friend" because they have done this.
What is "gone before us and know the way"?
Besides parents and teachers, you can ask these church leaders for help identifying a mentor.
Who is a Bishop or Stake Self-Reliance Specialist?
Besides career help, you can ask a mentor for this type of "shadowing."
What is job shadowing?
You should step away if a mentor pressures you to ignore these standards.
What are Gospel standards?
She was a prophetess and had a military commander named Barak.
Who is Deborah?
This king's story warns us of the danger of following the counsel of "inexperienced peers" instead of wise, older mentors.
Who is King Rehoboam?
This specific type of mentor may only meet a specific, immediate need for a short period.
What is a short-term mentor?
This is the best way to show a mentor you valued their time.
What is following their advice?
A mentor's advice should always align with the teachings of these living leaders.
Who are the Prophets and Apostles?