Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm (Proverbs 13:20)

Do not be misled:  “Bad company corrupts good character” (1Corinthians 15:33)

Exodus 16:2, 3 Numbers 14:2-4

Compulsive Controller

Controller Mark 3:21 Mark 8:33, 34 2 Kings 11:1

Tempter

Tempters 1 Kings 11:3 Genesis 39:12

When relations hit a snag . . .

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’  But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.

Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. 

“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar.

First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift” (Matthew 5:21-24)

Jesus’ Formula Take care of the heart The outer actions will follow

Jesus’ Formula Take care of the heart Deal with a problem at once The outer actions will follow Deal with a problem at once

Jesus’ Formula Take care of the heart Deal with a problem at once The outer actions will follow Deal with a problem at once Bring the relationship to the “altar”

Jesus’ Formula Take care of the heart Deal with a problem at once The outer actions will follow Deal with a problem at once Bring the relationship to the “altar”