Evergreen Christian Community

Proverbs 18:1-4, 10, 12-13, 15-17, 19, 21, 24Exodus 20:16The Big Idea: Stop mindreading and actually talk to people• Stereotypes are thoughts.- Thoughts produce prejudices• Prejudices are feelings- Thoughts and feelings lead to Discrimination• Discrimination is an action.- Action creates culture.All of this began in Genesis 3:• I was afraid• Because I was naked• So I hidThree Skills of Relational Wisdom: Skill #1: Stop mind reading 2 Corinthians 10:5-6 Romans 12:1 Skill #2: Start Talking. Specifically, Clarify expectations.Expectations need to be validated.• Conscious• Realistic• Spoken• Agreed uponHave a DTR!B.L.E.S.S. ThemSkill #3: Forgive• Forgive them • Forgive yourself • Forgive God Mark 5:21-34 RESPONSE:• Take control of your thoughts by the power of the Holy Spirit• Have the difficult conversation• B.L.E.S.S. Your OikosDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: Matthew 26:36-41► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week’s “