ENCOURAGE

A model of Biblical confrontation

• Examine your heart (deal with own anger, impatience, self-righteousness)
• Note your calling (we are called "ambassadors of Christ")
• Check your attitude (speak with kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, forbearance, compassion, and love)
• Own your own faults
• Use words wisely (prepare what you will say)
• Reflect on scripture verses (the content of confrontation should be Scripture)
• Always be prepared to listen (interactive confrontation is effective)
• Grant time for a response (allow time for the Holy Spirit to work)
• Encourage the person with the comfort of the Gospel (God's grace, love, ever-present help)

Source: pp 153-155

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Pierced Hands

"Those pierced hands reached down and took hold of the wandering planet of my life and by the force of His mighty love, brought me into the orbit of His purpose  and power." Henry Gariepy