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How do responsibilities relate to personal rights and expectations?
Responsibilities, Rights, and Expectations understanding the difference Conflicts are usually the result of fumbled responsibilities, trampled rights, and unfulfilled expectations. If you can learn to acknowledge and identify these factors, you’ll gain insights into resolving the anger and worr ...Did Jesus Christ yield personal rights?
Christ’s Example of Yielding Rights learning from Jesus’ surrender to God Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus Christ gives us a striking example of complete obedience and surrender to God. In the Book of Philippians, we read that although Jesus was equal with God, He humbled Himsel ...What is the principle of ownership?
The Principle of Ownership keys to understanding irritations and resolving anger and worry The Biblical principle of ownership involves recognizing that all things ultimately belong to God, that He entrusts us with resources and responsibilities to steward for His glory, and that yielding our p ...How can I develop a forgiving spirit?
Have a Forgiving Heart receiving God’s forgiveness and sharing it with others When you’ve been wronged, becoming bitter toward your offender feels like a way to get revenge. However, this response actually harms you more than it harms your offender, because to be bitter is to be in bondage to h ...How can I get in the habit of leading my family in devotions?
Making Family Devotions a Reality a father takes the responsibility to lead For years I wanted to consistently lead my family in times in God’s Word, teaching my children Biblical truths and instilling in them a love for my heavenly Father. I wanted to confidently fulfill my responsibilities an ...Why do I need a clear conscience?
The Purpose of a Clear Conscience living in harmony with God and men A healthy conscience discerns between good and evil, and it gets weighed down with guilt over wrongdoing. This sense of guilt should motivate you to take responsibility for your actions and seek forgiveness when you have done ...When asking for forgiveness, are there cautions I should consider?
When Asking for Forgiveness tips to keep in mind Confess only to those who were directly, or actually, offended. Accountability and prayer support between husbands and wives, parents and children, and members of the Body of Christ are important elements of healthy relationships, but additional ...What are some signs of genuine repentance?
Insights Into Repentance lessons from the prodigal son Repentance is not a mechanical duty, but rather a heartfelt response to the conviction of sin. It involves not only grief over sin, but it also includes a decision to change one’s ways. When John the Baptist preached, he challenged his list ...What basic steps should be taken in order to gain a clear conscience?
How to Gain a Clear Conscience take responsibility for your actions When you have offended others, gaining a clear conscience involves taking responsibility for your actions, seeking forgiveness, and making restitution. The following steps provide guidelines for examining your heart and making ...What can stand in the way of clearing my conscience?
Hindrances to Gaining a Clear Conscience common points of rationalization When you’ve said or done something that weighs on your conscience, you might try to explain away the guilt. The following issues could keep you from clearing your conscience: Knowing that the ones you offended were wrong ...When clearing my conscience, what attitudes should I have?
Attitudes for Gaining a Clear Conscience putting the beatitudes to work in your life When you ask a person to forgive you, he will recognize how far you’ve come in developing the following attitudes. Jesus spoke of these attitudes in the Sermon on the Mount (see Matthew 5:3–12), stating that th ...What brings true success in life?
Discover True Success meditate on the Word of God When God speaks of success in Scripture, He relates it to a focus on His Word and the inner activity of meditation. Meditating on Scripture involves bringing God’s Word into our hearts so that it gives direction for every area of our lives. By w ...How should I respond if my unchangeable features prompt ridicule?
Responding to Ridicule what to do if you are mocked for unchangeable features We’ve all felt the sting of ridicule. Observant children do not hesitate to bring embarrassing features into the spotlight. Bullies use words as weapons of intimidation. Spiteful teasing from friends and family member ...Why do I need to accept myself?
Foundations of Accepting God’s Design keys to self-acceptance Your attitude about yourself has a profound influence on your attitudes toward God, your family, your friends, and your future. Understanding the concepts of self-acceptance brings freedom from comparison with others and allows you t ...How can I live with a physical defect?
Living Victoriously With Physical Defects building trust in your Designer Birthmarks, disabilities, deformities, and other needs cause us to ask searching questions. Why would a loving, all-powerful Creator God allow imperfections to exist? Remember that the world is marred by man’s rebellion a ...How can parents help children submit to authority?
Keys to Avoiding Rebellion tips for parents When teens are asked about changes they would like to see in their parents’ lives, their wishes often fall into three basic categories. They wish their parents (especially their fathers) would (1) admit when they are wrong, (2) control their tempers, ...If I’m a widow or divorced, who is my authority figure?
Since you are no longer accountable to a husband, God fulfills the role of Husband in your circumstances. However, be quick to seek wisdom through Godly counselors, such as parents, parents-in-law, pastors, or mature believers. God takes special care of widows. He is their protector: “A father ...Does it matter how I respond to an offender?
Responding to Offenders you can make a difference through forgiveness When someone offends you, your response can lead to the bondage of bitterness or the freedom of forgiveness. You might be surprised by the far-reaching results of your attitudes and actions! A Proud Response Leads to Bitterne ...What consequences occur when I don’t forgive an offender?
Consequences of Bitterness how a lack of forgiveness affects body, soul, and spirit Harboring bitterness in your heart brings consequences that affect you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Physical Consequences Chemical imbalance Resentment causes imbalance in the hormones fr ...When should a child be released from his parents' authority?
A father and mother’s jurisdiction ends when they transfer authority in marriage or when they release an adult son or daughter for training, work, or ministry. Before this transfer takes place, a measure of independence should be earned as the young person learns to discern and obey the guidanc ...