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“Can’t We All Just Get Along?”. A study about how to deal with and resolve problems among brethren. In This Study:. What is TRUE Biblical unity? What is fellowship? Attitudes that promote unity and problem resolution Attitudes that destroy unity. In This Study:.
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A study about how to deal with and resolve problems among brethren
In This Study: • What is TRUE Biblical unity? • What is fellowship? • Attitudes that promote unity and problem resolution • Attitudes that destroy unity
In This Study: • Problems and self-examination • Forgiveness • Controlling the tongue • “It’s not about me!”
In This Study: • How to treat each other as brethren • How to go to one another with problems and concerns • How to respond to one who comes to you
In This Study: • Respecting Christian liberties • Discussing doctrinal differences • Dealing with divisive brethren
The Need for Unity • John 17:20-21 • John 13:35 • Philippians 2:1-4 • Ephesians 4:1-3 • 1 Corinthians 1:10
Steps toward unity Respect for God’s word! • We MUST begin with a standard! • True with attitudes! • Psalm 119:105, 111 • 2 Peter 1:2-4 • 1 Cor. 6:4, Rev. 22:18-19
Steps toward unity Honesty • Do we approach issues and problems with TOTAL honesty? • It must begin with ME! Open mind? • Matthew 7:3-5 • 2 Peter 1:5, Prov. 20:7
Steps toward unity Prayer • Can God help us in this? • James 1:5, 5:16 • Philippians 4:6-7 • 1 Peter 5:7 • Pray for open mind,…
Steps toward unity Humility before God • Humility solves, pride destroys • Romans 12:3, 16 • 1 Corinthians 13:4 • 1 Peter 5:6
Steps toward unity Spiritual Maturity • Growth puts away childish attitudes! • 1 Corinthians 13:11 • Hebrews 5:12-14 • 2 Peter 1:5-11 • 1 Corinthians 3:1-2