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EXTRA! FOR STUDENT LEADERS—DEALING WITH MESSY RELATIONSHIPS—OUTLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

February 12, 2020 By Morgan Hawk Leave a Comment

Because nobody enjoys a messy work environment, over 3.5 million people work full-time cleaning clothes, homes, and offices. And they’re not the only ones. As kids we were taught to clean our rooms. We make occasional trips to the car wash rather than leave our friends’ encouraging messages written in the dirt. And when we spill a drink, we immediately spring into action to clean up the mess. Relationships get messy too. We have a tendency to be self-centered, and when two people get together, the clash of two self-focused individuals can make a mess. In this study, we’ll look at six traits God calls us to exhibit that can clean up a messy relationship. Even better, living out these traits can even prevent a relationship from getting messy in the first place.

Session 1: Love

Scripture: John 15:9-14

The Point: Let love characterize every relationship.

Session 2: Encourage

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28; 11:21-26

The Point: Encouragement strengthens relationships.

Session 3: Forgive

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-28,32-33

The Point: Relationships grow deeper with forgiveness.

Session 4: Serve

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15; 6:1-5,10

The Point: Seize the opportunity to serve.

Session 5: Yield

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5,13-15

The Point: Humbly place the needs of others before your own.

Session 6: Accept

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4,13-19

The Point: Strong relationships are not hindered by differences of opinion.

Filed Under: Dealing with Messy Relationships, Leader Extras Students, Year 2019-20 Tagged With: #BSFLRelationships, Acts 11, Acts 9, Bible Studies for Life, Dealing with Messy Relationships, Galatians 5, John 15, Matthew 18, Philippians 2, Romans 14

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