Below the Surface - "Hard Conversations, Sincere Love" Pastor Tony
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Below the Surface Sermon Series
Hard Conversations, Sincere Love by Pastor Tony
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January 14, 2018
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TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:12-17; 2: 1-4
- There is no question that many of us avoid hard conversations like the plague! However, the closer we become in our relationships, the more likely we are to observe behavior that is ungodly among fellow Christ-followers. How should we prepare ourselves for a loving, caring confrontation? (v.12) How do we decide what needs to be confronted?
- What role, if any, does social media play in hard conversations? Is it ever appropriate to use texting or emailing in the process? Clear communication is essential especially in hard conversations. How do our actions on social media affect our oikos?
- How do relationships grow through hard conversations? Discuss the role parents play with their children and teens in the home and how conflict can be healthy or unhealthy. How should the parental role change (if at all) regarding hard conversations as our kids leave home and begin living on their own? (What about 20-somethings who continue living with their parents?)
- Discovering the truth in relational conflict can be tricky. How should we guard against being influenced by “gossip”? Is there a biblical standard that should be considered?