Healty Relationships - part 2

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Text: Ephesians 4:1

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Principle # 1-The supreme objective of the church is to Glorify God:

*By Submitting to His plan

*By Acknowledging His provision

*By Trusting His protection

Principle # 2- God desires that we (the church) live a balanced life. 

* Worthy-is a word describing “equal weight.” In other words, there is to be a balance in our lives.  We are not only to know and understand who we are in Christ and the priceless blessings of being a Christian, but we are to walk in right relationship to our calling all for His glory!

* This idea of being balanced (calling and conduct) is throughout  the writings of Paul.

* Philippians 1:27- “walk in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ…”

* Colossians 1:9-10

* I Thessalonians 2:12: “…walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.”

The Keys to Balance:
Humility-to think low; modest; without arrogance. 

* Gentleness-not consumed with self-importance; meek.  It is a word that describes a person who has consideration for others.

* Patience-long-tempered; the ability to endure without retaliation.

* Forbearance-show tolerance; to bear up under the faults of others.

Application:

* What areas in my life are out of balance?
* What relationships suffer the most during my inconsistency?
* What key component is most challenging in my life?