Leadership Lesson 3: "Telling the Truth" Michael Lewis January 18, 2009
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Leadership
"Telling the Truth"
by Michael Lewis
Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
January 18, 2009

1 Samuel 15:2,3 and 13-26; Deut. 25:17, 18; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11; Romans 12:5; Eph 4:25

FIRST PRINCIPLE: We are not called to be  judgmental  people, especially toward outsiders, but we do have a sacred trust to be lovingly  accountable  to one an other for how our lives reflect the clear commands of God’s Word.

A. Jesus Christ tells us we  need  each other.

B. We cannot help each other if we don’t have a  relationship  with each other.

SECOND PRINCIPLE: Mature Christians know they have a  responsibility  to keep the congregation healthy by  watching   out  for the members of their spiritual family in need.

What usually happens...

1. We pretend like everything is  okay .

2. We make  excuses  for the person.

3. We leave it to someone more  qualified .

4. We just  procrastinate .

What should happen...

1. Remember, confrontation is not about  you .

2. You need to  humble  yourself before God and ask for  help  before you help others.

Galatians 6:1

3. You need to select an  environment  that reflects the importance of what you need to say.

4. Realize that with Christian truth telling comes the responsibility for what  happens   next .