The World #4

What is the purpose of Relationships?

·         Pride tells me that relationships are here to serve me. I can use people for my benefit, advancement, entertainment. To get that, manipulation, domination and deceit are all tools at my disposal.

Ø  Do you dominate conversations at gatherings? Care group? At Home? Do you tell little white lies to avoid conflict or get your way? Do you check out of conversations because they are not interesting to you? What does that say about how you value that relationship?

·         Humility reminds me that we are ALL God’s creation, we are ALL his image bearers, we are ALL debtors to mercy. I am not to value myself too highly, “but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:3-4 ESV)

            What happens when relationships get difficult?

·         This question is a great thermometer of humility in your life. I would watch how you react and that will answer the pivotal question:

·         Are others here to serve you or are you here to serve God by serving others?