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SPIRITUAL MATURITY

9. 6. 1. 7. 8. 5. 3. 2. 4. SPIRITUAL MATURITY. Christlikeness: It is tested in difficult relationships Christian life is not hard it is impossible Not easy because it is counter nature ; it requires supernatural power. EPHESIANS 5:18.

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SPIRITUAL MATURITY

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  1. 9 6 1 7 8 5 3 2 4

  2. SPIRITUAL MATURITY Christlikeness: It is tested in difficult relationships Christian life is not hard it is impossible Not easy because it is counter nature ; it requires supernatural power

  3. EPHESIANS 5:18 “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit”

  4. EPHESIANS 5:19-20 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; 20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; 

  5. TESTED IN RELATIONSHIPS 5:21 Be subject to one another, 5:22 - 25 Wives and husbands 6:1-4 Children and parents in the Lord 6: 5-9 Servants and masters

  6. HOW TO RESOLVE CONFLICT • Conflict is inevitable. • Conflict is common in all relationships. • Conflict is common even in churches. • Jerusalem Church, Corinthian Church, Philippian Church • Conflict is a blessing when handled properly.

  7. JERUSALEM CHURCH ACTS 6:1 “At this time, while the disciples are increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews…”

  8. JERUSALEM CHURCH ACTS 6:7 “The word of God kept on spreading, and the number of disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem… a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith.”

  9. 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10 10 Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment.

  10. 1 CORINTHIANS 1:11-12 11 For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe’s people, that there are quarrels among you. 12 Now I mean this, that each one of you is saying, “I am of Paul,” and “I of Apollos,” and “I of Cephas,” and “I of Christ.”

  11. 1 CORINTHIANS 3:3 for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men?

  12. GALATIANS 5:19-21 19 The acts of the flesh are evident : sexual immorality, impurity… 20 … enmities, strife, disputes..., dissensions, factions … 21 and the like, I forewarn you, as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

  13. JOHN 17: 19 -21 19 For their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth. 20 “I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word; 21 that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.

  14. JOHN 17:23 23 I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me.

  15. John 13:34-35 34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

  16. Major Causes of Conflict • Money • Gossip • Poor communication • Expectations • Differences • Carnality, Selfishness, Pride • THE DEVIL

  17. 1 PETER 5:8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

  18. HEBREWS 12:14-15 14 Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.  15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled;

  19. Wrong Ways of Dealing with Conflicts • Ignore • Passive • Withdraw • Leave and Transfer • Gossip, Slander • Fight • Lawsuits

  20. BE PRO-ACTIVE HELP RESOLVE CONFLICTS • Great Privilege

  21. MATTHEW 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

  22. HELPING RESOLVE CONFLICTS • Great Privilege • Great Responsibility

  23. EPHESIANS 4: 1-3 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

  24. EPHESIANS 4: 4-6 4 There isone body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

  25. HELPING RESOLVE CONFLICTS • Great Privilege • Great Responsibility • Community effort

  26. PHILIPPIANS 4:2-3 2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. 3 Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

  27. How to Resolve Conflict

  28. How to mediate in conflicts • Pray • Pro-active • Meet each party separately • Listen • Identify the issue

  29. PROVERBS 18:17 The first to plead his case seems right,Until another comes and examines him.

  30. ON LISTENING Listen first to understand before you speak to be understood.

  31. How to mediate in conflicts • Pray • Pro-active • Meet each party separately • Listen • Identify the issue • Ask their willingness to reconcile for Christ. • Meet together and give ample time • Lay the ground rules and the overall objective

  32. Ground Rules: You are the REFEREE! • Each party will take turns explaining their hurt/side/issue • No interruptions • No shouting: speak in a calm, non-degrading manner

  33. PROVERBS 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,But a harsh word stirs up anger.

  34. Ground Rules: You are the REFEREE! • Each party will take turns explaining their hurt/side/issue • No interruptions • No shouting: Speak in a calm, non-degrading manner • The other party will then be given time to ask questions • Whatever you do, do all to honor God.

  35. How to mediate in conflicts • Talk with each one separately again –process and give perspective and suggestions • Meet together –follow through with the suggestions on how to resolve the issue for God’s glory • Forgive and ask for forgiveness from each other as you have been forgiven in Christ

  36. EPHESIANS 4:32 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.

  37. MATTHEW 6:14-15 14 For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.

  38. How to mediate in conflicts • Talk with each one separately again –process and give perspective and suggestions • Meet together – you will follow through with the suggestions on how to resolve the issue for God’s glory • Forgive and ask for forgiveness from each other as you have been forgiven in Christ • Pray! • Hug/Shake hands.

  39. SKIT PRESENTATION

  40. MATTHEW 5:23-24 23 Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.

  41. 10 PRINCIPLES:PERSONAL RECONCILIATION • Be Prayerful • Be proactive – agree on a mutually acceptable TIME and PLACE to discuss the conflict. • Be humble - “gentle voice”

  42. PROVERBS 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,But a harsh word stirs up anger.

  43. 10 PRINCIPLES:PERSONAL RECONCILIATION • Listen, listen , listen , one issue at a time. • Be issue-centered, don’t attack the person • Communicate – listen , tone of voice , • when asking, ask fact-based questions, exploratory questions, but never accusatory questions • Avoid accusatory statements that will only add fuel to the fire • “I think… I feel…” but not “You always… You never…”

  44. HEBREWS 12:14-15 14 Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.  15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled;

  45. 10 PRINCIPLES:PERSONAL RECONCILIATION • Be willing to ask, “How have I hurt you? How can I improve? Will you forgive me?” • Be forgiving and ask for forgiveness. • Be concerned for God’s glory • Be responsible for your part and entrust the person to GOD!

  46. ROMANS 12:18 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

  47. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:18-19 18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

  48. EPHESIANS 4:30 30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

  49. EPHESIANS 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, 

  50. PROVERBS 27:5,6 Better is open rebuke than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend , but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy

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