The Importance of Relationships Part 2

Focus on Relational Needs   Put up picture of 4 animals then put of pick of Doodle dog - Good for nothing   Text:  Philippians 2:3-4; 5-11; 20-21   1.  God has called you to consider the needs and interests of others, not just your own.        Philippians 2:3-4   2.  This is not natural.  Phil. 2:20-21   3.  It is supernatural.  Phil. 2:5-11   Relational Needs:   - How to Communicate:   - Lion:  Be Direct   - Otter:  Be Enthusiastic   - Golden Retriever:  Be Friendly   - Beaver:  Be Thorough   - How to Convince:   - Lion:  Answer the What ?   - Otter:  Answer the Who?   - Golden:  Answer the Why?   - Beaver:  Answer the How?   - How to Motivate:   - Lion:  Goals/Quantity   - Otter:  People/Recognition   - Golden:  People/Relationships   - Beaver:  Goals/Quality   - How to Disagree with:   - Lion:  Agree with their Goal & Test   - Otter:  Agree with their Vision + Time   - Golden:  Focus on the Relationship   - Beaver:  Focus on Facts     We all are different.  Different is good.   We all need each other.   We all are fearfully and wonderfully made. God has gathered us together as His church for such a time as this. It is ALL for GOD'S glory and for our good.