A Crash Course in Biblical Communication

A Crash Course in Biblical Communication Lesson One: You can t fake it (if it s not in there)!

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil... mouth heart For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. (Luke 6:45; NKJV)

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. (Prov 15:2) mouth heart The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. (Prov 15:28)

A Crash Course in Biblical Communication Lesson Two: Words aren t enough.

Means of Communication NON-VERBAL WORDS TONE OF VOICE

! The Tone of Voice!!

! The Tone of Voice!! A Gentile Answer

! The Tone of Voice!! A Gentile Answer Harsh Words

! The Tone of Voice!! A Gentile Answer Harsh Words A Gentle Tongue

! The Tone of Voice!! A Gentile Answer Harsh Words A Gentle Tongue A Sharp Reproof

! The Tone of Voice!! A Gentile Answer Harsh Words A Gentle Tongue A Sharp Reproof Fierce Words

! The Tone of Voice!! A Gentile Answer Harsh Words A Gentle Tongue A Sharp Reproof Fierce Words Sweetness of Speech

! The Tone of Voice!! A Gentile Answer Harsh Words A Gentle Tongue A Sharp Reproof Fierce Words Sweetness of Speech Gracious Speech

! The Tone of Voice!! A Gentile Answer Harsh Words A Gentle Tongue A Sharp Reproof Fierce Words Sweetness of Speech Gracious Speech Pleasant Words

! The Tone of Voice!! A Gentile Answer Harsh Words A Gentle Tongue A Sharp Reproof Fierce Words Sweetness of Speech Gracious Speech Pleasant Words A Rough Answer

Means of Communication NON-VERBAL WORDS TONE OF VOICE

Facial Expressions Communicate:

Facial Expressions Communicate: Pride

Facial Expressions Communicate: Pride Anger

Facial Expressions Communicate: Pride Anger Bitterness

Facial Expressions Communicate: Pride Anger Bitterness Sensuality

Facial Expressions Communicate: Pride Anger Bitterness Sensuality Rebellion

Facial Expressions Communicate: Pride Anger Bitterness Sensuality Rebellion Guilt

Facial Expressions Communicate: Pride Anger Bitterness Sensuality Rebellion Guilt Selfishness

One smile can cover a multitude of sins.

A Crash Course in Biblical Communication Lesson Three: You may not use unbiblical forms of communication.

Sinful Forms of Communication

Sinful Forms of Communication Interruption

Sinful Forms of Communication Interruption Inattentiveness

Sinful Forms of Communication Interruption Inattentiveness Judging Motives

Sinful Forms of Communication Interruption Inattentiveness Judging Motives Not Communicating

Sinful Forms of Communication Interruption Inattentiveness Judging Motives Not Communicating Sweeping Generalizations

Sinful Forms of Communication Blame-Shifting

Sinful Forms of Communication Blame-Shifting Apologizing

Sinful Forms of Communication Blame-Shifting Apologizing Exhumation

Sinful Forms of Communication Blame-Shifting Apologizing Exhumation Using Put Downs

Sinful Forms of Communication Blame-Shifting Apologizing Exhumation Using Put Downs Harshness

Sinful Forms of Communication Blame-Shifting Apologizing Exhumation Using Put Downs Harshness Manipulation

A Crash Course in Biblical Communication Lesson Four: You must make every effort to maintain unity.

A Crash Course in Biblical Communication Lesson Four: You must make every effort to maintain unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body... (Colossians 3:15). Over and over again the New Testament emphasizes God s desire for peace and unity in the church. Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. (1 Corinthians 1:10; cf. Romans 12:16 2 Corinthians 13:11, Ephesians 4:3, Philippians 1:27, 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:13, 1 Peter 3:8). These imperatives for believers to be at peace with each other are to be the one of the ruling principles in all of our attempts at conflict resolution.

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