Notes:
Community requires commitment ..need God's power and our effort to produce a loving Christian community
Takes honesty ..lovingly speak the truth ... An honest answer is a sign of true friendship ...need to care enough to confront and resolve underlying barriers ..in the end people appreciate frankness more than flattery ...talk as loving family members
Takes humility ...self importance, smugness and pride destroy fellowship ... Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less ...thinking more of others ..humble people focus on serving others
Takes courtesy ...respecting our differences ..considerate of other's feelings ... Be patient with people who irritate us ..... EGR people extra grace required
Community has nothing to do with compatibility ..the basis should be our relationship with God
What are their histories ...how far have they come ... Don't downplay feelings of others
Takes confidentiality ...need safe environment ...accepted and trusting ...no gossip
Takes frequency ..regular contact ...need time for deep fellowship
Community is built on conviction nor convenience ...need to invest time
Thoughts:
...genuine fellowship must be rare!
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