Throughout the New Testament, the Apostle Paul paints a picture of spiritual friendship that involves both encouragement and accountability. We’re not given a license to be a jerk for Jesus, and we’re not called to pile guilt & shame onto each other’s sin—but we do have an obligation to lovingly hold each other accountable when we wander. It can be uncomfortable, awkward, and even painful to offer a caring and gentle rebuke to a close loved one, but love isn’t afraid to go there. Grace without truth isn’t love.
Homework
Find a gracious truth-teller.
Become a gracious truth-teller.
Book Recommendations:
* Crucial Conversations, Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzer, Emily Gregory
* How to Have that Difficult Conversation, Dr. Cloud & Dr. Townsend
Make coming to church a habit in this season.
Invite someone to come to church with you.
Invite someone to come back to church with you.
Verse for the Week: Hebrews 10:24
Worship Songs
King of My Heart
John Mark McMillan / Sarah McMillan
Goodness of God
Jason Ingram / Ed Cash / Brian Mark Johnson / Jenn Louise Johnson / Ben David Fielding
O Come to the Altar, Good Good Father, Great Are You Lord Medley
Wade Joye / Christopher Brown / Mack Brock / Steven Furtick / Tony Brown / Pat Barrett / Jason Ingram / David Leonard / Leslie Jordan
