Paul challenges us in 1 Corinthians 4:14-16, to be equipped to be spiritual “fathers & mothers” to assist younger believers to grow in Christ, and equip them to engage in the ministry of reconciliation — 2 Corinthians 5:17-21.
V.16 culminates the treatise in a simple term — follow me. Philippians 4:9 and 2 Timothy 2:2 reinforce this idea of following Paul’s example.
All of the scriptures on the board with these verses, help us to understand that we are soldiers in a spiritual army, fighting a spiritual warfare and need constant spiritual training. We do not battle flesh and blood. We are fighting spiritual enemies / spiritual wickedness in high places.
Please take some time to study out the verses on the board associated with V.14-16.