#GOFAMINTDailyDevotion Sat. 6/1/2018

Quarter’s Theme: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CHURCH

UNIT 2 – Practicing Interpersonal Relationship (Lessons 5-7)

CONSECRATION AND DEDICATION MONTHS

Suggested Hymns: G.H.B. 32, 35

Devotional Reading: 2 COR. 13:7-14

Topic For Adults

CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP – YOU HAVE A PART TO PLAY

Topic For Youths

PRAYERFULLY EVALUATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Topic For Intermediates

LET GOOD ATTITUDE REFLEFCT IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Scripture Lesson

ROM. 12:9-13; EPH. 5:21; JAM. 2:1-7

7/1/2018 LESSON 6

ATTITUDES FOSTERING INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CHURCH

MEMORY VERSE

Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion (Rom. 12:16) NKJV

DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

Sat. 6/1/2018

Relationship Based On Justice and Mercy

Matt. 23:18-24

In an effort to maintain smooth relationship within a congregation, rules and regulations are put in place for smooth administration. Members become passive in keeping these rules and regulations and by this, peace and smooth relationship eludes the congregation. Cordial relationship which results in peace can only thrive on the foundation of justice, mercy and truth. The Jewish spiritual leaders were meticulous in obeying the rule of paying tithes and carrying out religious rites, but ignored the issues of justice, mercy and truth. Jesus did not nullify the regulations on payment of tithes and performing religious rites. He also pointed out that the relationship that will make the church effective is more important. If the relationship in the church is not based on equity, the church cannot fulfil its mandate.

Point of Emphasis: Justice, mercy and truth are the foundation stones of cordial relationship.

Prayer Point: Father, grant us the wisdom to put justice and mercy first in our church.