NOVEMBER 6, 2022
CREATING A HEALTHY CHURCH
“HEALTH HARMONIZES RELATIONSHIPS”

Romans 12:5 – Christ makes us one body who are connected to each other.

I Peter 3:8-11

Verse 8 – Live in harmony with one another.

SIX SECRETS TO REDUCING CONFLICTS

1. Be sympathetic.

Verse 8 – Be sympathetic.

Makes you feel understood

Validates your feelings

How To Be Sympathetic

Use your ears more than your mouth.

James 1:19 – Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

Romans 15:2- We must bear the burden of being considerate of the doubts and fears of others.

2. Being loyal.

Verse 8 – Have brotherly love.

Romans 12:10 – Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

I Cor. 13:7 – If you love someone, you’ll be loyal to him no matter what the cost.

Romans 15:7 – Accept one another, just as Christ accepted you.

3. Through generosity or compassion.

Col. 3:12 – Cloth yourself with compassion.

Eph. 4:29 – (Speak) what is helpful for building others up according to their needs. That it may benefit those who listen.

I John 3:18 – We should love people not only with words and talk, but our actions and true caring.

4. Being humble.

I Cor. 13 – says that love is not proud.

Prov. 13:10 – Pride only leads to arguments.

Prov. 28:13 – Anyone who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful, but if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance.

5. We must have mercy.

I Peter 3:9 – Never pay back one wrong with another or pay an angry work with another one. Instead, pay back with a blessing so that you inherit a blessing yourself.

Col. 3:13 – Remember the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

I Cor. 13:5 – Love keeps no records of wrongs.

6. Show maturity.

I Peter 5:10 – If you want a happy, good life, keep control of your tongue and guard your lips from telling lies, live in peace.

Prov. 12:18 – Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken can heal.