Healthy relationships have healthy communication.
7But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head — Christ — (Ephesians 4:7, 11-12, 15 NKJV)
God sees us from our potential not from our current condition.
… While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
People can hear really hard things if they know you genuinely love them.
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“Where there is no vision, the people perish…” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV)
So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. (Psalm 78:72 NKJV)
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Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. (2 Timothy 4:2 NLT)
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An empowering leader doesn’t tell you what to do, they show you how to do it.
You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. (2 Timothy 2:2 NLT)
For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church? (1 Timothy 3:5 NLT)