05.16 E of New Hope International Fellowship Osaka

1. Seek God’s healing for our emotional scars.

Psalm31:11,13
11Because of all my enemies, I am the utter contempt of my neighbors; I am a dread to my friends— those who see me on the street flee from me. …13 For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side; they conspire against me and plot to take my life.

Psalm31:1
In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.

Psalm 31:19-20
19 How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you. 20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues.

2. Learn to understand others.

Romans 15:7
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,…

• １）Listen attentively　

James1:19
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, …

• ２） Adopt a proper style of communication.
  • （1) The“Chief Justice”style
  • （2) The “I’m always fine” style
  • （3） The “Beating around the bush” style

3. Be a source of blessing for others

１Peter 3:8-9
8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

• １）Am I suitable?
• ２）Can I speak the truth in love and wisdom?
• ３）When’s the best time to talk?