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Dr. André Sims. Reconciliation: The Rules of Engagement. Rule 6 of 7 . Reconciliation: The Rules of Engagement.
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Dr. André Sims Reconciliation: The Rules of Engagement Rule 6 of 7
Reconciliation: The Rules of Engagement As a couple we agree to focus on the process of RECONCILIATION for the next 30 days! We commit to removing ALL words of divorce, separation, and/or the ending of the accountability/counseling process until the Will of God is fulfilled! (Stephen, Paul, Jesus)
Reconciliation: The Rules of Engagement • Rule # 1 – Walk in Unity • Rule # 2 – “Being One” vs. Being Right • Rule # 3 – Faith Over Feelings • Rule # 4 – Words at Face Value • Rule # 5 – Room to Grow • Rule # 6 – Avoid Talebearing
The Rules of Engagement Rule # 6 – Avoid Talebearing Gossip – • Hebrew Word – Lit. “One who goes about in slander” (Prov 11:12-13)
The Rules of Engagement Rule # 6 – Avoid Talebearing Slanderer, Whisperer – • This describes someone who “seeks to maintain” whatever causes strife and contention (Prov 26:20, 22)
The Rules of Engagement Rule # 6 – Avoid Talebearing Talebearer – • This describes someone who is a “peddler” in scandal, who speaks words deliberately intended to harm! (Prov 20:19, Rom 16:17-18)