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Embrace the call for unity and humility to maintain peace and oneness in relationships. Follow the principles of lowliness, gentleness, and patience outlined in Ephesians 4:2-3. Deal with sin and conflicts with understanding and correction using the O.I.C. method.
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I. Walk _____ (Ephesians 4:1 & 4-6) worthy ● One body ● One Spirit ● One hope ● One Lord ● One faith ● One baptism ● God and Father of all
keep II. Endeavor to ____ the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:2-3) lowliness humility a. With all ________ or _______
HUMILITY The quality of being without pride, having a proper view of self
keep II. Endeavor to ____ the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:2-3) lowliness humility a. With all ________ or _______ Unity starts with you and me choosing to be humble.
keep II. Endeavor to ____ the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:2-3) b. With _________ gentleness
GENTLENESS Sympathetic kindness; a spirit of fairness and compassion
keep II. Endeavor to ____ the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:2-3) b. With _________ gentleness Unity starts with you and me choosing to be gentle.
keep II. Endeavor to ____ the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:2-3) c. With ___________ (bearing with one another in love) longsuffering
LONGSUFFERING To be patient; to bear with, or to be long tempered
keep II. Endeavor to ____ the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:2-3) c. With ___________ (bearing with one another in love) longsuffering Unity starts with you and me choosing to be patient.
Confront III. _______ and ______ sin in your broken relationships (Matthew 5:21-24) correct Unity starts with you and me dealing with sin. Unity starts with you and me dealing with our sin.
The _____ Method O.I.C. Observation 1. ___________ – Here is what I have observed in this relationship or situation. Interpretation 2. ____________ – Here is how I interpret what is going on or what has been said.
The _____ Method O.I.C. Clarification 3. ___________ – Can you help me clarify the situation from your point of view? “Oh, I see!”