Welcome to the Laurel Heights Church of Christ

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How do we change people?
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How do we change people?

• When souls are at stake God has
• assigned to His people, the duty of
• using appropriate efforts to bring people to use
  the Word of God to change their lives.
• Warren Berkley

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1 Cor 1024

• Let no one seek his own good, but that of his
  neighbor.
• Dont consider what you think would be best for
  yourself
• Consider only what is best for each and every
  other person

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Eph 415

• speaking the truth in love
• Speaking the Truth
• No lies, no half-truths, no deceptions
• Speaking in Love
• Not with anger
• Not in self-righteousness
• Not to display irritation
• Not simply to lodge a complaint

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How do we change people?
Ill-advised, carnal methods

• Using Subtle Intimidation Manipulation?
• A Critical, Complaining Spirit?
• Conspiracy?
• Force?

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How do we change people?
Biblical Methods

• Presentation of Gods truth, Acts 1824-28
• Consistent Application of Good Influence, Phil.
  214,15
• Gods Methods, 1 Thess. 514, Gal. 61

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How do we change people?
Speaking The Truth In Love, Eph. 415
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