building godly relationships

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33

Matthew 6:33

God’s Word Has Always Placed AGreat Importance Into Relationships

We see in the beginning the relationship between the three persons of the Godhead

God created the angels to have a relationship. He created (Man) Adam and Eve to have a relation

ship with Him and also with each other. We see the relationship between Jesus and the

father and also the Holy Spirit. The relationship to Jesus and the church The relationship of the church to each other as the

body of Christ The relationship between spouses

1st Establish An Order Of Priorities

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

– Matthew 6:33

What is a Priority? 1. Precedence, especially established by order of

importance or urgency.2. a. An established right to precedence. b. An authoritative rating that establishes such

precedence.3. A preceding or coming earlier in time.4. Something afforded or deserving prior attention

Put God In First Place Whatever we value the most is where most of

our time is spent. What do you value the most? Put some time in your relationship with God.

Give HIM the first minutes of your day. (Read Psalms 63:1)

This is not about saying, “I love you, God!” and then not giving HIM any time.

“Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will

Be Also”. – Luke 12:34

Relationships In Order Of Priority God (When HE is first, every other relationship falls

into place, and we will love others more effectively. Love Him with all your heart, Deuteronomy 6:5).

Our Family (For husbands, it is their wives and for the wives it is their husbands, and then the children.

For children it is their immediate family beginning with their parents whom they must honor, Ephesians

6:2). The Family Of God (Read 1John 4:20-21)

Remember Your First Love

Revelation 2:4-5 (New King James Version)4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to

you quickly and remove your lamp stand from its place—unless you repent.

“Building Godly Relationships Revolve Around Building A Relationship With God.”

The FamilyThe Three Institutions God Established are:

1. The Family (Genesis 2:23)2. The State (Genesis 4:8-15)3. The Church (Genesis 4:26)

Things To Remember The Family is the most important union in our society.

When there are healthy families there are healthy societies.

Spend time with your family! Establish good customs and traditions with the family,

such as eating dinner at the table, Prayer night, or going to church together. Can you think of any more examples?

Hey, why not have a Family Fun Night?

Make The Decision That You & Your Household Will Serve The Lord

Joshua 24:15

There are many troubled homes, and dysfunctional families, all because God

is not at the center of those homes.

The Family Of God & Authentic Fellowship Before you can live out authentic fellowship, you

must understand it. It is not just an activity centered around coffee and

doughnuts, or parties, or meals (though food is an integral part of it--Acts 2:46). Rather it is a relationship--based on our common union with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ (1 John 1:3-4).

Authentic fellowship starts with your own relationship with God.

When believers fail to get along as they should, when problems go unresolved and tensions mount. When they are not increasingly sensitive to each other's needs, more often than not it is an indication that something is amiss in their relationship with God.

Hebrews 10:,24,25 - Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more, as you see the day drawing near.

Effective Communication Is Key To Any Relationship!

1. Don’t just hear them, Listen!

2. Clarify what is being spoken to effectively understand what they are trying to communicate

and express to you.

3. Do not pre-judge or assume. This leads to misunderstandings.

In Rebuilding Relationships Communication Is Key, But Be Careful How You Communicate.

Clearly communication is important. It is a lack of communication that causes many

relationship problems. But in order to rebuild a relationship, you have to limit how you communicate. Passing blame, taking

responsibility for everything, and spending too much time talking about the past all make it difficult to create a better future together.

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath – Ephesians 4:26

Resolve your issues. Don’t go to bed angry.

What Kind Of People Do You Associate With?

“Tell me who you walk with, and I will tell you who you are.”

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – Corinthians 15:33

When we associate with or take delight in the company of people with worldly morals, we run the risk of mimicking their behaviors,

their language, and their habits. Be Careful As To What & Who You Are

Influenced By.