Starting this week, I will be starting a new series for the junior high. It focuses on developing healthy friendships. It's name - The Table. The "table" is our inner circle of close people. The first week I will be raising the question "who is at your table?". Sometimes in our lives we allow the "cool factor" to overcome what we stand for. We take on the PERSONALITY over the PRINCIPLES on which we stand as believers.
Jesus dealt with this issue among his table. Matthew 26:20-25. Judas is at the table (inner circle), but has PRINCIPLE PROBLEMS. He betrayed his friend for money and he was confronted by Jesus over the issue. Jesus didn't overlook that someone at His table was dealing with issues. The most important thing to know about friendships is that our friends DETERMINE the DIRECTION and QUALITY of our lives! We can't just let someone at our table because they are "cool". Once that decision is made, you may have compromised your values and PRINCIPLES!
Week One: Who's At Your Table - Principle Over Personality
Week Two: What Do You Bring To The Table? - Principle Of Exchange
Week Three: How Stable Is Your Table? - Make Sure Your Table Is Stable
Week Four: What If I'm At The Wrong Table? - Untie Yourself One "(K)Not Gonna. . ." At A Time
Stay tuned. . .
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