The Marks of a Yokefellow
The following attributes of discipleship are highly valued and taught as “marks” of a Yokefellow:
Commitment
A Yokefellow is a disciple of the divine Lord, Christ, and is committed to the work of His kingdom among men. A disciple’s belief is not a closed affair, but one that is open to truth and is unafraid of inquiry or scrutiny. A disciple knows that, to be vital, his faith must grow; it must likewise be made relevant to his life and work.
Witness
A Yokefellow is one who knows that faith in Christ is not a private affair; to be kept it must be shared.
Ministry
A Yokefellow is one who is willing to be used by the Holy Spirit as a means of opening the doors of people’s lives to God’s love and grace.
Fellowship
It is impossible to be a Christian and to choose to be a Christian in isolation. A Yokefellow finds or produces a redemptive Christian fellowship.
Disciplines
Prayer. Pray daily.
Scripture. Read reverently and thoughtfully a portion of Scripture daily, following a definite plan.
Worship. Share, at least weekly, in the public worship of God
Money. Give a definite portion of my income to the promotion of Christ’s cause and as an act of worship.
Time. Use my time as a sacred gift, not to be wasted, striving to make my daily work, whatever it may be, a Christian vocation.
Service. Daily lift some human burden.
Study. Develop mental powers by careful reading and studying.