2. How Do We Change People?

3. “When souls are at stake – God has assigned to His people, the duty of using appropriate efforts to bring people to use the Word of God to change their lives.” Warren Berkley

4. “Let no one seek his own good, but that of his neighbor.” ConsiderConsider –NOT what you think would be best for yourself. –ONLY what is best for every other person. 1 Corinthians 10:24

5. “Speaking The Truth In Love” Speaking the Truth.Speaking the Truth. –No lies, no half-truths, no deceptions. Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.” Ephesians 4:25

6. Speaking in Love.Speaking in Love. –Not with anger. –Not in self-righteousness. –Not to display irritation. –Not simply to lodge a complaint. “Speaking The Truth In Love” Speaking the Truth.Speaking the Truth. –No lies, no half-truths, no deceptions. Ephesians 4:25

7. Subtle Intimidation & Manipulation.Subtle Intimidation & Manipulation. A Critical, Complaining Spirit.A Critical, Complaining Spirit. Conspiracy.Conspiracy. Force.Force. Worldly Methods How Do We Change People?

8. Presentation of God’s truth. Acts 18:24-28 Apollos, born at Alexandria.Apollos, born at Alexandria. Instructed in the way of the Lord & fervent in spiritInstructed in the way of the Lord & fervent in spirit Aquila and Priscilla they took him aside.Aquila and Priscilla they took him aside. He vigorously refuted the Jews publicly.He vigorously refuted the Jews publicly. Biblical Methods How Do We Change People?

9. Consistent Application of Good Influence. Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world Biblical Methods How Do We Change People?

10. God’s Methods. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. Biblical Methods How Do We Change People?

11. God’s Methods. Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Biblical Methods How Do We Change People?

12. Speaking The Truth In Love, Eph. 4:15

13. Ready To Change People? Place All Before Yourself. Love Others More Than Self. Do For Them What You Would Want.

14. Are You Ready To Change? Accept Jesus As Your Savior. Confess Him Before People As Your Savior. Be Baptized for The Forgiveness of Your Sins.