SECRETS FOR SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS PRIDE - An exaggerated view of one’s own importance, love for...

SECRETS FOR SUCCESSFUL

RELATIONSHIPS

PRIDE -An exaggerated view of one’s own importance,love foroneself.

SECRETS FOR SUCCESSFUL

RELATIONSHIPS

Love People by Searching for Ways to Encourage Them

(Ephesians 4:29).

A. Speak ____ words.true

SECRETS FOR SUCCESSFUL

RELATIONSHIPS

Love People by Searching for Ways to Encourage Them

(Ephesians 4:29).

B. Speak ____ and loving words.

kind

SECRETS FOR SUCCESSFUL

RELATIONSHIPS

Love People by Searching for Ways to Encourage Them

(Ephesians 4:29).

C. Avoid ______ or unnecessary words.

hurtful

• The root of friction in our relationships is found in pride (Proverbs 13:10).

• We are supposed to submit to each other in loving humility (Ephesians 5:21).

• God planned for us to take part in the lives of others so we could encourage one another to spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:11-12).

• Words are powerful tools that can be used to either hurt or build up people (Ephesians 4:29).

• God is always listening in and will hold us accountable for all that we say (Matthew 12:36).

Try This Week…Letter Writing Ministry – Write letters of encouragement to five different people. Try to choose people who need the most encouragement.