06-27-10 PM - Virtuous Realities pt. 2

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Building Lasting Relationships: Virtuous Realities Part 2

“Virtual Reality #1: “Your obedience to God’s plan opens His provision for you.”

Virtuous Reality #2:  Be what you desire, and you tend to attract what you desire.

A. She was considerate of others – 2:2, 10, 13.

B. She demonstrated honest goodness.                                    
1. Industrious: “Please let me go” [2:2]
2. Strong work ethic: “She continued all day” [2:7]
3. Humility: “She bowed with her face to the ground” [2:10]
4. Gratitude: “You have been so kind to me” [2:13]
5. Contentment: “She kept some back” [2:14]

C. She expressed sincere devotion to God - 1:16 [2:12].
Be what you desire and you tend to attract what you desire

Virtuous Reality #3: Mutual respect is the seedbed from which love blossoms.
And, how do we demonstrate respect?                                                             
By noticing one’s strengths rather than highlighting their weakness—2:10.
By complimenting character —2:11-12.
By appreciating what they do for you —2:13.
By showing courtesy—2:14.
By doing kind things –2:15-16.

Virtuous Realities #4:  Genuine love patiently brings out the best in others –2:17-23.