What does Hebrews 10:23-25 have to do with "troth"?

The Troth Ministry was started to rebuild bonds that were lost during the pandemic. This ministry can be done with a church group or outside the church. I highly recommend a church group to keep the groups accountable and spiritually led.

Biblical Foundation

Hebrews 10:23 – 25 (KJV)

23) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

24 – And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

25 – Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Application

According to Webster’s 1828 Dictionary - TROTH, noun: 1. Belief; faith; fidelity; as, to plight one’s troth 2. Truth, verity, veracity, as in troth; by my troth. It also means a person’s solemn declaration that they will or will not do something.

Troth is our acronym: T(together), R(respect), O(observe), T(trust), H(heal). Focus on Hebrews 10:24.

Together

 Hebrews 10:24 - And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.

By participating in this challenge to pray and support each other, we can rely on God to help us grow stronger together for His glory. Teams will be made up of two people. Through God’s providence, teams will be selected by team numbers rather than names and drawn to form groups.  The total number of participants will determine the number of groups, e.g., with six participants, there will be three teams. If there’s an odd number of participants, one team will have three members instead of two, or the extra participant may choose to be a prayer warrior for the other teams.

Respect

Proverbs 24:23 - These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

Please don’t judge each other, regardless of the information shared. If in doubt of topic/subject, gently sway the conversation and offer scripture or prayer for the dialogue. Reading scripture and praying together will provide guidance, encouragement, and peace. Please don’t share any information without consent; what will be shared with your partner stays with you. If a conflict or crisis arises during a meeting, i.e., someone will hurt themselves or someone else, please immediately call your Pastor or 911.

Observe

James 1:19 - Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

Take time to listen while meeting with each other. The ways and means of meeting will be at the team’s discretion. However, take the time to meet at least once a week for three months, either personally, by text, phone, or written letter/card snail mail. If too busy, a short text states, i.e., “thinking of you and praying for you.” If possible, please try to avoid social media. The emphasis is to listen to your partner attentively. As one of our ladies stated, this ministry is not to be one more burden on your busy lives, “support without getting burnt-out.”

It was suggested that all teams meet monthly to discuss what is or isn’t working within the ministry. Also, during our monthly gatherings, we plan a grand celebration at the end of the quarter, with great fellowship and food (we have to keep the Baptist tradition), where we may share our experiences.

Trust

Hebrews 10:23 – Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Maintain absolute confidentiality to foster respect within relationships; this rule has no exceptions. If a conflict or crisis occurs during a meeting, such as someone intending to harm themselves or others, promptly contact your Pastor or call 911.

Heal

Galatians 6:1-2 - Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

After three months of faithful meetings, pray that each participant will be a blessing during this time and that healing will occur within teams, their families, and our church family. The only expectation is God’s blessings.

GOAL

I pray that those participating in this biblical challenge will bring you closer to God and strengthen your fellowship with one another, creating bonds that honor Him. Amen!!