Thrive Through Change
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Thrive Through Change
Relationships- how we relate to the culture around us.
Samaritan Woman at Well
Our nation is going through a race crisis.
Wewoka in the 1980's
Salvation changes us from the inside out. We are made to live and see the world like Jesus. We are his hands and feet. Therefore, we must change the way we see those who are not like us.
3 Relationship Qualities of a Changed Life
Judge Purely (1-4)
Love- opposite of Discrimination (1-4)
Tolerance has become the highest character trait. Shouldn't love be higher than tolerance.
Jesus' example- He didn't just tolerate the world- He loved the world enough to save it.
Zaccheaus- he showed love. Offered salvation
Luke 19:10
Act differently because of your love.
The Good Samaritan- he showed love to neighbor by helping and going above and beyond.
Respect Equally (5)
Humility (6-7)/ Humble
Stop trying to impress those who despise you and start loving those who need your love.
John 5- Healing invalid at pool of Bethsaida