Sermon Series:  Being a Peacemaker
Message:  Be Prepared for Unreasonable People
by Ed Hale
on November 8, 2009

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Be Prepared for Unreasonable People

Two Ways to prepare for unreasonable people:

1. God does not measure success in terms of results, but in terms of faithful obedience. (Romans 12:18)

2. Resolve that you will not give up on finding a biblical solution.

See God even more earnestly through:

1. Prayer

2. Study of His Word

3. Counsel of His church

Five Principles for Overcoming Evil:

1. Control your tongue. (Ephesians 4:29)

2. Seek godly advisors. (Psalm 37:30)

3. Keep doing what is right. (1 Peter 4:19)

4. Recognize your limits. (1 Peter 3:9)

5. Use the ultimate weapon: deliberate, focused love. (Luke 6:27-28)

Get Help from above.
(Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 3:20; 1 Peter 2:24-25; Philippians 4:7)

Get Help from the church.
(Matthew 18:16-17)