Set Apart for a New Life (Video)

2021-09-05

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A message by Pr Rolly Stahl. Imagine sitting around a table with your extended family, or a group of friends, trying to work out a list of guidelines that will keep your relationships with one another healthy. What would you put first? What other things would you want on the list? What would you put on that list for when a person ignores the guidelines – resulting in hurt for the rest of the family/group? From ancient times, wise people have compiled proverbs to help us think through our attitudes, words and behaviours – and the consequences. E.g.

A message by Pr Rolly Stahl.

Imagine sitting around a table with your extended family, or a group of friends, trying to work out a list of guidelines that will keep your relationships with one another healthy.

What would you put first? What other things would you want on the list?

What would you put on that list for when a person ignores the guidelines – resulting in hurt for the rest of the family/group?

From ancient times, wise people have compiled proverbs to help us think through our attitudes, words and behaviours – and the consequences. E.g.

A generous person will prosper;
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. (Proverbs 11:25 NIV)

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,
but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. (Proverbs 13:3 NIV)

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1 NIV)

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