On Relationships did Pastor Josh the "Family" series continue
About three primary boy girl relationships he did first us imbue
Between friendship and engagement, there is a Biblical gap
But that doesn't mean God won't provide us with a road map
By letting convictions drive the entire relationship
And of course Acts fifteen provides a strong tip
Josh said to beware of legalism which causes rebellion
We should instead let relationships drive communication
From engagement to marriage the same holds true
Sexual immorality is something we should not do
For if God provides a principal, we should pay attention
But Jesus can make us whole if we fail at sin prevention
Josh then shared how to build relationships of health
Community and friends are worth more than wealth
The first step is to have a foundation built on trust
Hard to build but easy to break, Josh discussed
For a deep relationship, the trust must also be deep
Your own trustworthiness is something you can keep
Per James five verse twelve, let your yes be yes
Then about your words nobody will need to guess
Per Ephesians four, we are to speak the truth in love
Building others up so we can all work for God above
The second point from Josh is that love is the real substance
Feelings come and go, but love motivates, even in advance
The best description of love in the Bible is easily seen
In First Corinthians thirteen verses one to fourteen
For love must be shared with thoughts, words, and actions
And love can thus overcome all challenges and distractions
The third point is the communication is how love grows
A lack of communication is when death's face shows
Josh said it is critical to keep communication lines open
And to respond to God rather than to any hostile men
From James chapter one verses nineteen and twenty
Comes a reminder that should be repeated a-plenty
Be quick to listen, slow to anger and slow to speak
Is consistent with our two ears, one mouth physique
The fourth point is that forgiveness is akin to a reboot
It allows a relationship to restart after any dispute
To Hebrews twelve verse fourteen, Josh did then refer
Strive to live in peace with all and all bitterness deter
Per Matthew chapter six verse fourteen, Jesus did state
If we forgive others, God will forgive us without debate
But if we do not forgive others for their sins of any kind
Then for our many sins, God will be similarly inclined
Although with our eternal life this may not be messing
In some areas of our life, it will block God's blessing
The final point is perhaps the most important one
Without God, none of the others can really be done
For He alone knows when we need some fixing
And then into our heart, His grace will be mixing
From Acts chapter one, Pastor Josh did then read
For us to do His work, the Holy Spirit we do need
John three verse sixteen notes God's amazing love
He sent His only Son to save us from heaven above
Both Psalm nineteen and John ten verse four
Talk about shepherds lead rather than implore
And finally, from Colossians chapter one
God's redemptive work in us is never done
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