Thursday, April 16, 2009

Loving Each Other...

Below is an excerpt from a talk given by John Piper to his staff. It actually is good for us all. It is part of a longer article by Piper.

I hope you do as I did, read and learn.


Six Biblical Guidelines for Loving Each Other Amid Differences

1. Let’s avoid gossiping.


2. Let’s identify evidences of grace in each other and speak them to each other and about each other.


3. Let’s speak criticism directly to each other if we feel the need to speak to
others about it.


4. Let’s look for, and assume, the best motive in the other’s viewpoint, especially when we disagree.


5. Think often of the magnificent things we hold in common.


6. Let’s be more amazed that we are forgiven than that we are right. And in that way, let’s shape our relationships by the gospel.




The entire article can be read here.


Gripped By Grace,
Hal

1 comment:

Raye Ann said...

This is great advise for any relationship. This one is getting printed out and put in my folder.

I popped on over here from Lynnette Kraft's Dancing Barefoot.

Blessings