1. It’s my nature – that’s just who I am  If my “nature” is not in line with God’s will, then I am by nature a child of God’s wrath – Eph. 2:1-3  If my “nature is not in line with God’s will, then I need to change – 2 Peter 1:2-4  An excuse of someone who will face God’s judgment and condemnation – Gal. 5:19-21

2. The worst of us can change  By the power of God – 1 Cor. 6:9-11  If we will admit our shortcomings – Luke 18:11-14  If we draw near to God – James 4:8-10

3. I cannot control another’s behavior  We will suffer persecution – 2 Tim. 3:12  The intensity of hatred – Matt. 10:21-22  Do not take vengeance – Rom. 12:19  Commit ourselves to God – 2 Tim. 1:12

4. I am account able for my behavior  Begins with my attitude – Matt. 5:44  Ends with my actions – Luke 6:27-29  No how I am treated, God expect me to do right – Rom. 12:17-18  Must acknowledge my duty and accept responsibility for my behavior – Prov. 18:13

5. Principles to govern my behavior  Treat people the way I want to be treated – Matt. 7:12  Treat people better than they treat me – 1 Samuel 26:10-11  Treat people with love – 1 Cor. 13:4-8  Treat people with mercy – James 2:13

6. Principles to govern my behavior  Treat people with patience – James 2:13  Treat people with kindness, humility, gentleness, and longsuffering – Col. 3:12-13  Remember my own short comings – Rom. 3:23  Remember all that God has done for me – Rom. 5:6-8