Helena Nazarene Church

Hebrews 12: 1-17

We have Good News! Treasures of the coming age. Corinthians - tested by the fire, only the things that matter will last.

Keep your heart with all diligence for out of it spring the issues of life. Heart makes all the difference even if you don't have natural talent or ability or resources. Yet some fall flat on their face without heart.

Are we Good Samaritans? Problem solving opportunities Gratitude & Thankfulness Blessed Lord did not reveal this to the wise and qualified, but to the foolish. Most important of all the commandments "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, & strength" and "Love your neighbor as yourself"

4 "G"'s: Glorify God- 1 Cor. 10:31 & 1 Peter 2:12, Get log out of your own eye- Matthew 7:3-5 & Proverbs 28:13, Gently restore- Gal. 6:1, Go & be reconciled- Matt 18:15-17, Eph. 4:32, Romans 12:18 & 1 Cor. 4:2. 7 "A's" of Confession Address everyone involved Avoid if,but, & maybe Admit specifically Acknowledge the hurt Accept the consequences - change Alter your behavior Ask for forgiveness & allow time for healing. Forgiveness not an option for believers. 4 Promises of Forgiveness I will not dwell on the incident I will not bring up the incident I will not talk about the incident to others I will not stand between us or hinder our personal relationship

Escape responses to conflict: Denial, Flight, Suicide. Conflict is a difference in options or purpose that frustrates someone's goals or desires.Joshua 22: 10-34