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Because of sin, we must sometimes rebuke and seek to restore a sinner. In this lesson, we learn some key aspects of restoring with gentleness. We must lovingly restore,, be God focused, be clear, sacrificially help, and listen.
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Joshua 22.13-20CB OT p. 365-367
Restoring withGentleness
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are:
'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'"
These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good. Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,” will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations, but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, and a good blessing will come upon them. Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.
(Proverbs 24.23-26; CB OT p. 1035)
Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
(Proverbs 27.5; CB OT p. 1039)
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
(Ecclesiastes 7.5; CB OT p. 1054)
Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.
(Proverbs 28.23; CB OT p. 1041)
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Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
(Galatians 6:1; CB NT p. 334)
Restoring with Gentleness
Restoring with Gentleness
I will be courageous to lovingly restore a brother or sister who is sinning.
Restoring with Gentleness
I will focus first on God, then the whole congregation.
Restoring with Gentleness
I will be clear about the nature of the sin and the consequences of the sin.
Restoring with Gentleness
I will be ready to sacrificially help the sinner overcome the sin by offering a real solution.
Restoring with Gentleness
I will provide an opportunity for a response and authentically listen to the response.
Restoring with Gentleness
—lovingly restore—God focused—clear—sacrificially help—listen
Will today be the day you decide
to go toheaven?
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Restorting with GentlenessJoshua 22.13-20
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart15 April, 2012
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: Because of sin, we must sometimes rebuke and seek to restore a sinner. In this lesson, we learn some key aspects of restoring with gentleness. We must lovingly restore,, be God focused, be clear, sacrificially help, and listen.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
“Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”
