Relationships Flashcards
Over 75 years, research shows good, healthy ______ being the key factor for happiness in life.
Relationship
T or F we can’t have healthy relationships until we are confident in knowing who God has created us to be.
True
T or F, Ultimately, our truest identity is found in knowing who we are in Jesus.
True
John 1:12 “But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave them the right to become ______ of God.
Children
Jeremiah 1:5 “I _______ you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.
Knew
_______ ________ is foundational to all of our relationships - with God and one another.
Free choice
T or F, Following Jesus isn’t a constricting set of rules, it’s real freedom.
True
Galatians 5:1, “So Christ has truly set us ____. Now makes sure that you stay free…”
Free
When people use force to control or manipulate a decision that someone else needs to make.
External Control
When we decide for ourselves based on our own free choice, our values, and our own personal convictions.
Internal Control
Traits of Unhealthy relationships
Controlling
Obsession
Manipulation
Jealousy
Traits of Healthy relationships
Honesty
Respect
Trust
Loyalty
Ephesians 4:29, “Don’t use ______ or ________ words. Let everything you _____ be good and helpful, so that your ______ will be an encouragement to those who hear them.”
Foul
Abusive
Say
Words
What 5 things do we use to express and understand each other?
- Choice of words
- Body language
- Eye contact
- Reflective listening
- Our responses
How can good communication be achieved?
It must be developed and practiced daily.
Not expressing your feelings, avoiding confrontation ,and letting others control your decisions is?
Passive
Expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly while respecting others.
Assertive
Forcefully pushing your needs, feelings, and thoughts onto others.
Aggressive
Does God want us to be passive, assertive, or aggressive?
Assertive
What does God desire us to be and to show?
Be peacemakers and show love through how we treat and interact with each other.
How is the person you marry one of the most important decisions you will ever make?
It affects your future decisions, happiness, stability, and personal growth as a person.
If our hearts are more deceitful and wicked than anything else, how can we trust ourselves when it comes to making a good decision in choosing whom to date and marry?
Through finding our identity in Christ and using who we are in Christ to look for the person that fulfills us and makes our identity in Him stronger rather than weaker.
What does pop culture say about intimacy?
It is all passionate and uncontrollable feelings
What does the bible say about intimacy?
That God created it in the right context to wait till marriage.
What are the 7 traits of love?
Long lasting
deep emotional connection
Full acceptance
Trust
More than just intimacy
Committed to one person
Logic based
What are the 7 aspects of infatuation
Temporary
Shallow connection
Appearance based
No loyalty
Usually just intimacy
More than one person
Emotions based
What 2 things do “I” Statements do?
- State one’s feelings
- Asks for change
What is active listening?
A way of listening and responding to better understand another person.
What are the 4 steps to active listening?
- Use listening posture
- Encourage the speaker to keep talking
- Focus on your hearing
- Retell what you’ve heard
