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• The most practical lesson for Christians to learn is that Christ and His word guides us in every relationship we have
• When one submits to Christ he no longer "runs his own life" 1Cor 6:19-20
• We must bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ 2Cor 10:5
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ONE CANNOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST WITHOUT
PROPER CONDUCT IN ALL RELATIONSHIPS OF LIFE
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• MOST RELATIONSHIPS EXIST APART FROM THE FACT THAT YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN– When born one immediately has some
relationships• FAMILY - parents (maybe brothers of sisters)• CIVIL - you become a citizen
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• MOST RELATIONSHIPS EXIST APART FROM THE FACT THAT YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN– Later one may enter voluntarily into other
relationships• ECONOMIC - business: farming, factory, etc• SOCIAL - community: neighbors, schools, etc• MARRIAGE - husband, wife, father, mother,
children
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ALL OF THESE CAN AND DO EXIST REGARDLESS OF
WHAT ONE IS RELIGIOUSLY OR WHETHER ONE IS RELIGIOUS AT
ALL
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• A CHRISTIAN FORMS A NEW REALATIONSHIP WHICH REGULATES ALL OTHERS– One in Christ is a new creature 2Cor 5:17
• This "inness" effects all things in your life - some things have to be "out"
• This relationship to Christ is a primary thing - "a first" Matt 6:33; 1Jhn 1:6-10; Eph 4:1-6
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• A CHRISTIAN FORMS A NEW REALATIONSHIP WHICH REGULATES ALL OTHERS– Civil relationships - "government"
• Respected and recognized as a minister of God Rom 13:1-6
• Its purpose - punishment of evil doers and praise of those who do well 1Pet 2:13-14
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• A CHRISTIAN FORMS A NEW REALATIONSHIP WHICH REGULATES ALL OTHERS– Economic relationship - "Business"
• Must work to supply needs 1Thess 4:11-12; 1Tim 5:8; Eph 4:28; 2Thess 3:10-12
• Principles of Christ's will must be honored Eph 6:5-8; Col 3:22-25; Eph 6:9; Col 4:1
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• A CHRISTIAN FORMS A NEW REALATIONSHIP WHICH REGULATES ALL OTHERS– Social relationship - "Community"
• Relationships in general - neighbors, etc 1Pet 2:12; Col 4:5
• Principles of Christ's will must be honored Lk 10:25-37; Jas 2:1-12; Rom 13:10
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• A CHRISTIAN FORMS A NEW REALATIONSHIP WHICH REGULATES ALL OTHERS– Family relationship - "Home"
• Teaching of Christ regulate family and show the way to true happiness in this relationship
• Husband / Wife: Eph 5:22-33; Col 3:18-19; 1Pet 3:1-7
• Parent / child: Eph 6:1-4; Col 3:20-21; 2Cor 12:14; 1Tim 5:4,8,16
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• A CHRISTIAN FORMS A NEW REALATIONSHIP WHICH REGULATES ALL OTHERS– Religious relationship - "Church" (congregation)
• Imitate humility, meekness and gentleness of Christ Phil 2:5-11; 2Cor 10:1
• Consider one another Heb 10:24; Phil 2:1-4• Honor one another Rom 2:10• Teach, admonish, restore one another
Eph 5:18-19; Col 3:16; Gal 6:1• Each work to build up the body Eph 4:14-16; 1Cor
12:14-27
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• FAILURE IN RELATIONSHIPS AS DIRECTED AFFECTS RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST– Respect government for conscience sake
Rom 13:5– Work as servants of Christ Eph 6:6; Titus 2:10– Influence community Matt 5:13-16– Deny faith if family not right 1Tim 5:8; 1Pet 3:7– Can't love God and hate our brother
1Jhn 4:20-21
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• RELATIONSHIPS TO CHRIST IS ABOVE ALL OTHER RELATIONSHIPS– Relationship of spiritual things to work -
(making a living) Christ's Kingdom comes first Matt 6:19-34
– Can't put family, anyone or any thing above Christ Matt 10:32-38
– God is higher than government Acts 4:19; 5:29– God gave Christ authority of the church
Col 1:18
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• It is just as necessary to please God in the home, in business, in civil affairs and social contacts as in the church
• If relationships in these are not right then one is not a Christian (in true sense of the word) no matter how faithful in the work and worship of the congregation of God's people where they attend
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CHRISTIANITY EMBRACES EVERY RELATIONSHIP OF LIFE
24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK