Foundation of Relationships: Communication With the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21

Avoiding Problems Josh. 22:10-34 – Eastern tribes build replica bronze altar. – Western tribes accuse “Transjordan brethren” of sin. Communication would have avoided this near disaster.

Solving Those Problems Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. Jas. 1:19 Understand the other side. 1 Pet. 3:7 When there is angst: speak to one another, not about one another. cp. Matt. 18:15 When you have a complaint against another: remember to forgive. Col. 3:12-14

Conclusion The work of our Lord is to build up the body of Christ. We’ll need to lovingly, effectively, and positively endeavor unity… (Eph. 4:1ff) That will only happen if we COMMUNICATE.