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A COMMUNITY OF FAITH—1

“The DO’s & DON’T’s of a Healthy Church Family”

4 Things People in a Healthy Church Family DO:

1. Recognize When They are Wrong and are Willing to Admit it & Apologize.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 

2. Help Each Other Out in a Time of Need.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

3. Grow

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together... but encouraging one another.” Hebrews 10:24-25

4. Apply Grace

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 

4 Things People in a Healthy Church Family DON’T DO:

1. Isolate

“Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

2. Gossip

“A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” Proverbs 16:28

3. Laugh at, or Make Fun of People

“Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 17:5

4. Dishonor Spiritual Authority

“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.” Hebrews 13:17