1. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

2. or The Reality of Criticism 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 17-25

3. David is a young and upcoming leader of his people Beware of Killer Sheep – or – The Reality of Criticism Matthew 5:11-12 Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted.” (GNB) John the Baptist lived and austere life and they said he had a demon Jesus lives with people and they said he was a drunkard and a glutton

4. The pastoral hand book on wisdom was written by Solomon 1Kings 3:16-28 “Discernment Key” #1 John 10:11-13 “Discernment Key” #2 vs.6 “The people were grieved and they spoke of stoning David” “Discernment Key” #3 The danger is that we label all criticism as a complaint and therefore invalid Beware of Killer Sheep – or – The Reality of Criticism

5. 7 steps in apologising for a valid criticism 1.Address everybody involved 2.Avoid the words – “if” “but” and “maybe” These are confession stoppers 3. Admit specifically both attitudes and actions. Don’t confess every sin but enough details to demonstrate sincerity 4.Accept the consequences 5. Alter your behaviour 6. Ask for forgiveness 7. Allow for time

6. Proverbs 18:17 He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbour comes and searches him.” No Recruitment “If you want to be trusted by those present then speak well of those who are absent.” Jesus gives us a template principle for unresolved conflict and its resolution - (Mat 18:15-17) Beware of Killer Sheep – or – The Reality of Criticism

7. Matthew 18:15-17 “If one of my followers sins against you, go and point out what was wrong. But do it in private, just between the two of you. If that person listens, you have won back a follower. But if that one refuses to listen, take along one or two others. The Scriptures teach that every complaint must be proven true by two or more witnesses. If the follower refuses to listen to them, report the matter to the church. Anyone who refuses to listen to the church must be treated like an unbeliever or a tax collector.” (CEV) No Recruitment “If you want to be trusted by those present then speak well of those who are absent.” Jesus gives us a template principle for unresolved conflict and its resolution - (Mat 18:15-17)

8. 4 simple steps to becoming a great Christian and having a great Church Step 1: vs.6a “...But David strengthened himself...” Step 2: vs.6b “...in the Lord” 1Peter 2:23 “When he was insulted, he did not answer back with an insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but placed his hopes in God, the righteous Judge.” (GNB) Step 3: vs.21 “that he greeted them” Step 4: vs.24 “All must share alike” vs.24 “...All must share alike: whoever stays behind with the supplies gets the same share as the one who goes into battle." Beware of Killer Sheep – or – The Reality of Criticism

9. or The Reality of Criticism 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 17-25

10. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.