Within the relationships we possess, there will always be sin that infiltrates them. We allow our selfish desires to control our thoughts and actions. As a result, some of the most valuable relationships will fall to ruin. However, when we prioritize God in our relationships, we aren’t as naïve to give into the temptation of sin.
As stated in Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, the authors say, “...our biggest problem is inside us and we can’t fix it on our own.” (Lane/Tripp, p. 33). Sin tempts us into sacrificing our healthy relationships through our inner desires. This sinful nature tempts us, then as a result of denial, we blame others for our faults; we let ourselves believe that they are the only weak and sinful ones in the relationship. …show more content…
We need to follow the Lord’s advice in James 4:17, “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” There are six ways that sin can affect us are: self-centeredness, self-rule, self-sufficiency, self-righteousness, self-satisfaction and self-taught. Self-centeredness causes a person to be sensitive, insecure, and needy. They want attention and to be accepted, which consequences on the people close to them being suffocated. Self-rule is the act of being too independent. They need control, and cause the people around them to feel manipulated. Self-sufficiency occurs when people who don’t like others help, and constantly want to be alone. They don’t trust people and stay distant. Being self-righteous means that people detest being wrong. They fear being …show more content…
As a result of our falling out, our relationship crumbled. However, once we both admitted to our faults created by our selfish desires, and we were able to begin to mend our relationship. By believing in Proverbs 18:24, which states, “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother,” I can mend my friendship with Emily by rebuilding it into a stronger and more genuine one. I can focus on not letting sin affect my friendship, and instead focus on how God can aid us in repairing our relationship. I want to make my agenda, in this friendship, to be God, so if I progress to conform to God’s image; I believe that the relationship will
As stated in Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, the authors say, “...our biggest problem is inside us and we can’t fix it on our own.” (Lane/Tripp, p. 33). Sin tempts us into sacrificing our healthy relationships through our inner desires. This sinful nature tempts us, then as a result of denial, we blame others for our faults; we let ourselves believe that they are the only weak and sinful ones in the relationship. …show more content…
We need to follow the Lord’s advice in James 4:17, “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” There are six ways that sin can affect us are: self-centeredness, self-rule, self-sufficiency, self-righteousness, self-satisfaction and self-taught. Self-centeredness causes a person to be sensitive, insecure, and needy. They want attention and to be accepted, which consequences on the people close to them being suffocated. Self-rule is the act of being too independent. They need control, and cause the people around them to feel manipulated. Self-sufficiency occurs when people who don’t like others help, and constantly want to be alone. They don’t trust people and stay distant. Being self-righteous means that people detest being wrong. They fear being …show more content…
As a result of our falling out, our relationship crumbled. However, once we both admitted to our faults created by our selfish desires, and we were able to begin to mend our relationship. By believing in Proverbs 18:24, which states, “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother,” I can mend my friendship with Emily by rebuilding it into a stronger and more genuine one. I can focus on not letting sin affect my friendship, and instead focus on how God can aid us in repairing our relationship. I want to make my agenda, in this friendship, to be God, so if I progress to conform to God’s image; I believe that the relationship will