JOURNEY into “Better Relationships” Closeness Is Required

1. JOURNEY into “Better Relationships” Closeness Is Required

2. Journey into “better Relationships” TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS “JOURNEY” “U” MUST BE SPIRITUALLY PREPARED

3. Building Solid and Sure Our business is not to build quickly, but to build upon a right foundation, and right spirit. Life is more than a mere competition as between men and women; it is not who can work best; it is not who can rise highest in the shortest time, but who is working most patiently and lovingly in accordance with the designs of God.

4. TRIVIA QUESTION Who fathered 70 sons by his many wives?

5. TRIVIA answer Who was the first (1st) man in the bible mentioned as having more than one wife? “Lamech” Gen.4:19 “Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah”

6. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships I don’t think you know what you’re doing!! Let me tell you how it goes!!! There may be something wrong; if you allow me , I may be able to help…OK!!!! The Courtesy angle never fails… Rom. 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in brother ly love. Honor one another above yourselves” It just pays to be nice!!! Make sure it’s to all!!!...1Pet. 2:17a “Show proper respect to everyone…” These last two scriptures are what should be demonstrated in order to receive the same; but the action is 1st initiated by YOU!!!!

7. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships • Do Unto…As You Would Have… • A. The motivation for courtesy • (why) 1. God created everybody… • Psa. 139:13 “For You created my in- most being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb” • God is an equal opportunity Creator • (why) 2. God commands us to be courteous! • 1Pet. 3:15b “…But do this with gentleness and respect” • When we speak to others of the Christ in us; it is to always be done in Christian love & kindness—No Matter Who It Is!!!

8. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships • Do Unto…As You Would Have… • A. The motivation for courtesy • (Why) 3. God will compensate us… • Pro. 11:17 “A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on him- self” • Remember: A garden only grows what you plant in it!! And that is what is re- turned to you!!! • B. The manifestation of courtesy • Your actions and mannerisms show them- selves for who you are. Make sure courtesy is right at the top…

9. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships • Do Unto…As You Would Have… • B. The manifestation of courtesy • 1. We are commanded to appreciate her • 1Pet. 3:7 “Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers” • Remember: The man that findth a wife; findth a good thing!! Don’t Blow it!!! With Disrespect!!!!

10. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships • Do Unto…As You Would Have… • B. The manifestation of courtesy • 1. We are commanded to appreciate her • a) Be able to admit wrong…Jm. 5:16a • “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other…” • Why are you married to your spouse and cannot admit faults??? • 2. How we speak; matters (Tact)… • Eph. 4:15a“Instead, speaking the truth in love,…” • Be truthful in what you say; only say it in the right way

11. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships • Do Unto…As You Would Have… • C. The model of courtesy • 1. Isn’t that just like church folk to “Pre-Judge”…Lk. 7:39 • “When the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, ‘If this man were a prophet, He would know who is touching Him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner’” • Because of your salvation; this does not give you an open pass to be judgmental; especially of theUNSAVED!! • 2. Jesus as the “Diaconate” (Servant) • Jn. 13:5 “After that, He poured water into a basin and begin to wash His disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around Him”

12. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships Much more consideration of my loved ones A kinder gentler me needs to be display- ed to those that are the most loving to me. My family is right up there at the top. My friend, partner & lover can stand a more courteous and appreciative me. My actions should show what I’m about as a man of God. The more considerate side should surface without any struggle at all…. I think I’m on the right track with train- ing like this to gauge my progress

13. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships THE PHRASE THAT PAYS!!!!!!!!!! MY FAITH WILL NEVER RISE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF MY CONFESSION

14. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships B.asic I.nformation B.efore L.eaving E.arth

15. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships WHAT IT SAYS This is my Bible, I am who my Bible say I am, I can do what my Bible say I can do. I have what my Bible say I have, my Bible teaches my spirit, my spirit teaches my mind, and my mind teaches my body. My Bible is full of promises and command- ments, my Bible has good and bad examp- les. How do I know my Bible is true? By comparing scripture with scripture and spiritual things with spiritual things. I study my Bible to show myself approved, rightly dividing the Word of God.

16. Journey into“Better Relationships”how to improve all your Relationships Next Week!!!! Mid-Term exam