“Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.”
2 Corinthians 4:1
“Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly, we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day
2 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.
2 Corinthians 5:11
Criticism From Those Closest To You Spouse Co-Worker
Parent
Close Friend
Sibling
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Child Care Recipient
And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.
John 9:2-3
Encourage Criticize
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Hebrews 10:24–25 (ESV)
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Phillipians 4:8
But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.
2 Corinthians 5:11b
Responding With Grace Under Fire
1. Invite God In 2. 3. 4. 5.
INVITE
GOD IN Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me and lead me in the way everlasting!
- Psalm 139:23-24
Responding With Grace Under Fire
1. Invite God In 2. Don’t Grow Weary 3. 4. 5.
DON’T GROW WEARY
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
- Hebrews 12:3
Responding With Grace Under Fire
1. Invite God In 2. Don’t Grow Weary
3. God’s Still Shaping Us 4. 5.
GOD’S STILL SHAPING US
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit - 2 Cor. 3:18 (ESV)
GOD’S STILL SHAPING US
Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive each others.
- Colossians 3:13 (NLT)
Responding With Grace Under Fire
1. Invite God In 2. Don’t Grow Weary
3. God’s Still Shaping Us 4. Walk In Humility 5.
WALK IN HUMILITY
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you - 1 Peter 5:6 (ESV)
Responding With Grace Under Fire
1. Invite God In 2. Don’t Grow Weary
3. God’s Still Shaping Us 4. Walk In Humility 5. Take Delight
TAKE DELIGHT
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
- 2 Cor. 12:10 (NIV)
Responding With Grace Under Fire
1. Invite God In 2. Don’t Grow Weary
3. God’s Still Shaping Us 4. Walk In Humility 5. Take Delight
