Interpersonal Relationships FINAL Flashcards

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communication

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any process in which people, through the use of symbols, verbally and/or nonverbally, consciously or not, intentionally or not, generate meanings with and across contexts, cultures, channels, and media

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principles of sending (communicating)

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the effectiveness of sending is measured by what is heard not by what is said

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what percentage of how we say something is body language?

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55%

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what percentage of how we say something is the words used?

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10%

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what percentage of how we say something is tone of voice?

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35%

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attending (physical)

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the ways which a person follows a conversation physically

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what are some skills of attending?

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open posture, eye contact, and leaning

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listening (mental)

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ability to capture and understand the message whether it’s transmitted verbally or nonverbally

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rehearsing (refer to listening)

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thinking about the response instead of what is being said

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insincerity (refer to listening)

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not being concerned about what the other is talking about

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the potential of appeal

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  1. asked to do wrong
  2. authority is doing wrong
  3. disagreeing with authority
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the prerequisites to the apeal

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  1. right standing
  2. right timing
  3. right attitude
  4. right wording
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the procedure of the appeal

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  1. plan ahead
  2. prepare your heart
  3. present your request
  4. proceed based on the answer
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five levels of communication

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  1. cliché
  2. facts
  3. opinions
  4. feelings
  5. moods
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what levels of communication are necessary for intimacy?

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levels 4-5 (feelings and moods)

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what is the goal of the five levels of communication?

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to improve on communication and bring it to a point that will enable relationships to grow to deeper levels

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love definition

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choosing to discover and understand the needs of another and expend whatever resources necessary to meet those needs

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18
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verse for the definition of love

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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the methods of communication

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  1. drive thru talking
  2. isolation principle
  3. emotional word pictures
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5 love languages

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  1. words of encouragement
  2. quality time
  3. giving gifts
  4. acts of service
  5. physical touch
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dynamic homeostasis

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we initiate change in order to maintain consistency

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conflict

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disagreement that results from a clash of opposing responses to various challenges and reasons

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irrational dogmatism/hardcore antagonist

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people that are so stubborn and irrational about their stance that they will not listen to anybody

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contention

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the result of an improper response to conflict generated by the attempt of one person trying to impose his will on another

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23
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to succeed in relationships, we must be ______ enough to admit our mistakes, _____ enough to learn from them, and _________ enough to correct them

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humble; smart; committed

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24
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reasons for interpersonal problems

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  1. differences in personality
  2. rejection of position in relationship
  3. emotional baggage
  4. sin
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emotional baggage

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unfinished emotional issues, stressors, pain, and difficulties we’ve experienced that continue to take up space in our minds and affect our present relationships

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solutions for interpersonal problems

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  1. appreciate God working
  2. understand the nature of your position
  3. accept what cannot be changed
  4. be proactive rather than reactive when dealing with sin
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boundaries

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a recognition of God-designed parameters in which a healthy relationship is intended to function

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28
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verses that define boundaries

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James 4:4, 7-10

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principles of boundaries

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  1. based on the objective truth of scripture
  2. define and protect a relationship
  3. broken boundaries bring consequences
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30
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communicate and enforce consequences with assertiveness coupled with what?

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grace, kindness, and love

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_____ and _____ mature people will appreciate and respect proper boundaries

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spiritually; emotionally

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steps for conflict resolutions

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  1. importance of the issue
  2. prayer
  3. correct style of dealing with conflict
  4. recognize potential positive results from conflict
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styles of dealing with conflict

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  1. avoiding
  2. accommodating
  3. manipulating
  4. dominating
  5. collaborating
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34
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avoiding

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unassertive/uncooperative

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35
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accommodating

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unassertive/cooperative

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36
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dominating

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assertive/uncooperative

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37
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collaborating

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assertive/cooperative

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38
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causes of anger

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  1. righteous indignation
  2. anger resulting from frustrated personal desires
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four expressions of anger

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  1. blowing up
  2. clamming up
  3. giving up
  4. fessing up
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40
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four steps to taming the emotion of anger

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  1. evaluate
  2. anticipate
  3. communicate
  4. negotiate
41
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bitterness

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a sinful response to the emotion of anger caused by harboring an injustice which results in a broken fellowship with God

42
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causes of bitterness

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  1. comparison Christianity
  2. taking up another person’s offense
  3. when we ourselves are wronged
43
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forgiveness

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choosing to no longer hold someone accountable for the sin committed against you

44
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five principles of governing forgiveness

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  1. not based on whether or not a person deserves it
  2. to forgive does not mean forget
  3. granted, not earned
  4. servant of the will, not a prisoner of emotions
  5. forgiveness is the will of God
45
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steps to rebuild a relationship after conflict

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  1. regret
  2. repentance
  3. reconciliation
  4. restitution
  5. restoration
46
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toxic relationship

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a person pursues their own self-interests by seeking to intimidate and dominate the other through a pattern of coercive, controlling, and punishing behaviors

47
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verses about leaving toxic relationships

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2 Thessalonians 3:14-15, Proverbs 22:10

48
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work

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effort put forth to accomplish a task God has given a person to do

49
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two areas of philosophy of work

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  1. why are we doing this work
  2. how a job is done
50
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excellence

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the result of caring more than others think is prudent; risking more than others think is proper; dreaming more than others think is practical; and expecting more than others think is possible

51
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benefits of a biblical work ethic

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  1. provides a venue for witnessing
  2. promotes job security
  3. produces opportunities for advancements
  4. pleases God
  5. plan of God is a priority
52
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two overriding workplace principles

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  1. effectiveness in the workplace depends on our ability to get along with others
  2. biblical principles work in a secular environment
53
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factors that make coworker relationships difficult

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characteristics of the job and workers

54
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practical solutions to coworker problems

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  1. know your strengths and limitations
  2. respect others
  3. maturity towards those you disagree with
  4. avoid judgmental attitudes
  5. recognize coworker assets
55
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leadership

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taking the initiative to meet the needs of others with a servant’s spirit

56
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verse defining leadership

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Matthew 20:25-28

57
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accomplishment of management

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making sure the job gets done by others

58
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accomplishment of leadership

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inspiring others to do a better job

59
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10 principles for a healthy marriage

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  1. marriage is a covenant, not a contract
  2. dedicate yourself to the permanency of marriage
  3. cultivate your spiritual union
  4. mutual respect is essential
  5. don’t underestimate the power of verbal and observable affirmation
  6. marriage includes mutual dependency
  7. nurture recreational companionship
  8. embody a spirit of sacrifice
  9. affair-proof your marriage
  10. strive for work/life balance
60
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general principles of parenting

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  1. sacred trust
  2. solemn responsibility
  3. not a sprint
61
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two pillars of child training

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  1. love/fellowship
  2. discipline/correction
62
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the nature of a child

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  1. children need boundaries to develop morally
  2. children will develop a will to dominate
63
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children will employ _____ to get around boundaries

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manipulation

64
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training

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developing practices and habits within a child by means of instruction, exercise, and drill

65
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training should begin when the child is _____ of _____ to it

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capable; responding

66
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purpose of the rod

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training, chastisement, punishment

67
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goal for using the rod

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bring the child to a place of repentance

68
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when to use the rod

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there should be specific offenses that qualify for the rod as a punishment

69
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biblical masculinity and femininity

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an acceptance and embracing of one’s gender characteristics. As designed by God, for the purpose of fulfilling various God-given roles

70
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five indisputable biblical masculinity traits

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  1. elegant strength
  2. set-apart beauty
  3. meek and quiet spirit
  4. virtuous
  5. keepers at home
71
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three types of relationships

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authority, peer, subordinate

72
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five indisputable biblical masculinity traits

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  1. chivalry
  2. warrior spirit
  3. strength
  4. courage
  5. spiritual leadership
73
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authority

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the right, power, and responsibility to give direction to another

74
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three ordained authorities

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government, church, family

75
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egalitarianism

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assumes that difference in roles signifies difference in value

76
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complementarianism

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God attaches equally high value and dignity to the roles of both men and women

77
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verses about husband leadership in the home

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1 Timothy 3:4

78
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biblical submission

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placing yourself under watch, care, and leadership of another

79
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biblical leadership is _____ service

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sacrificial

80
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verse about biblical submission

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Titus 2:5

81
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two types of authority

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ordained, delegated

82
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types of friendships

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  1. convenience
  2. mutual activity
  3. third party
  4. milestone
83
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building blocks of a successful friendship

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  1. reciprocal acceptance
  2. reciprocal disclosure
  3. reciprocal encouragement
  4. reciprocal sacrifice
  5. reciprocal commitment
84
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spiritual gifts

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a God-given capacity to have a spiritually significant impact upon another person

85
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characteristics of spiritual gifts

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  1. all have at least one
  2. given at salvation
  3. distributed by the sovereign choice of God
  4. purpose is for service
86
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passages about spiritual gifts

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Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, 1 Peter 4

87
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the gifts are intended to be exercised…

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primarily within the context of the ministry of the local church

88
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list of spiritual gifts

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  1. ministering
  2. exhortation
  3. giving
  4. teaching
  5. mercy
  6. faith
  7. evangelism
89
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two categories of spiritual gifts

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sign and serving gifts

90
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God’s purpose for mankind

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rulership, companionship, fellowship

91
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four elements of God’s design

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  1. talents
  2. desires/passions
  3. personality
  4. spiritual gifts
92
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advantages of the personality test

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recognize difference between people, and understand different reactions

93
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disadvantages of the personality test

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categorizing/stereotyping, excuse for some sin issues

94
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God’s will

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a daily walk/relationship with God

95
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ingredients of God’s will

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purity, brotherly love, biblical work ethic, honesty, biblical worldview

96
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the three things under God’s will

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God’s call, providence, and enabling

97
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God’s call

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a place of service or task to accomplish

98
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benefits of knowing God’s call

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confidence, direction, contentment/peace

99
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cautions in recognizing God’s will

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  1. God’s timing is rarely our timing
  2. enemy of the best decision is the good decision
  3. presuming upon God can be a problem
  4. success isn’t always an indication of God’s blessing
100
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main things to get guidance from

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God’s Word, prayer, Holy Spirit

101
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guidance to the foundational steps

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counsel, circumstances

102
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requirements to discern God’s call

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  1. surrender
  2. trust
  3. obedience
  4. desire
  5. focus