Response and Responsibility Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. I Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust (Servant) must prove faithful.

Focus on Results Too easy for us. Paul - I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. Planting seed – Our responsibility Making it Grow – God’s Part

Romans 12:18 If it is possible 1st degree jerks – 50% 2nd degree jerks – 40% Nth degree jerks – 10%

As far as it depends on you Don’t be the jerk Try to fix it and move on. Proverbs 17: 9 He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. 19: 11 A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Live At Peace With All Men Be a person of peace. Blessed are the peacemakers “If he is big enough to offend me he won’t. If he is small enough he can’t.”

I Corinthians 4:2 The requirement – faithfulness. Not results Not the number baptized. Not the number of studies conducted. Not the number of people you get to come to church. FAITHFULNESS!

Outreach is important Proverbs 11:30 he who wins souls is wise. Romans 10:15 "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!“ James 5:20 Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

We Encourage Some fail to respond. That is their decision. I am not responsible for their decision. I am grieved by their decision. My heart breaks when a member of our Burns family flounders. It’s not my decision, it’s yours! I plan to be faithful – I can live with myself.

Conclusion We can never control the response of others. Their response is their responsibility. My response is my responsibility