HOW TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE

The Essentials for Living – Message 2
“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.”
Pr. 27:9 (Mes) 

1. BE COURAGE AND TAKE THE INITIATIVE.
Fear disconnect human being 
Fear may lead to 
1. Defensive 
2. Distance 
3. Demanding 
We should fill with Spirit of God.
“For the Holy Spirit, God’s gift, does not want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them.”
2Tim. 1:7(LB) 

2. BE CONSIDERATE OF THEIR NEEDS.
“Look out for one another’s interests, not just your own.”
Phil 2:4 (GN)
Be thoughtful of others 
Look out what others interest 
“You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who o ends you. Remember, God for- gave you, so you must forgive others.”
Col. 3:13 (NLT) 

3. BE CONSTRUCTIVE WITH YOUR WORDS
Talk less, listen more
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up accord- ing to their needs, that it may bene t those who listen.”
Eph. 4:29 (NIV) 

4. BE CANDID ABOUT PROBLEMS.
“An honest answer is the sign of a true friendship.”
Pr. 24:26 (GN)
“Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted...”
Pr. 27:5-6 (NIV)

 5. BE CONFIDENTIAL WITH INFORMATION.

“A gossip betrays a con dence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.”
Pr. 11:13 (NIV) 

6. BE COMMITTED TO THE RELATIONSHIP.
“A friend loves at all times.”
Pr. 17:17 (NIV)
“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
Pr. 18:24 (NIV)