WHO CAN ENDURE (4 OF 7)
Scripture: Malachi 2:17, Malachi 3:5
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Who Can Endure (4 of 7)
Series: Malachi: A Study of Big Questions
Jordan Easley
Malachi 2:17-3:5
You can tell a lot about a couple's relationship by the way they communicate with one another.
- Flirty. Encouraging. Uplifting. Engaging. = STRONG
- BLAH. No eye contact. Insulting. Belittling. Pointing out flaws. Discouraging. = WEAK
You can tell a lot by body language, and by the comments that are made. But you know what? There's another form of communication that will tell you a lot about the relationship as well... and that is... QUESTIONS.
Now hear me... there's nothing wrong with questions in a relationship. Questions are good. It really comes down to what the questions are, how you ask them, and why you ask them...
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: You ask SPECIFIC questions for INFORMATION. Example: ''When do you have to go out of town for business again?'' --You're asking for information.
In a HEALTHY relationship-there's a foundation of trust. And because there's trust, there are fewer questions.
UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: You ask SEVERAL questions to make a STATEMENT. Example: ''Let me guess... you're planning on abandoning us again so you can go out of town aren't you? And your bringing your golf clubs? And who's going with you on this trip? And you're going to be doing WHAT? Let me ask you... Do you really put your family first?''
In an UNHEALTHY relationship-there's a lack of trust. And when there's a lack of trust, there are a LOT of questions... and these questions not only make statements, but they make accusations.
Welcome to the book of Malachi.
This is a book of a whole lot of questions. Questions like... ''How have we shown contempt for your name?'' and ''How have we defiled you?'' and ''How have YOU loved US?'' -You see, that's not a question... that's an accusation.
They were saying, ''God... You don't love us! ...because if you did, we'd be more blessed than we are today. We would be happier, and healthier and you would ...
Series: Malachi: A Study of Big Questions
Jordan Easley
Malachi 2:17-3:5
You can tell a lot about a couple's relationship by the way they communicate with one another.
- Flirty. Encouraging. Uplifting. Engaging. = STRONG
- BLAH. No eye contact. Insulting. Belittling. Pointing out flaws. Discouraging. = WEAK
You can tell a lot by body language, and by the comments that are made. But you know what? There's another form of communication that will tell you a lot about the relationship as well... and that is... QUESTIONS.
Now hear me... there's nothing wrong with questions in a relationship. Questions are good. It really comes down to what the questions are, how you ask them, and why you ask them...
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: You ask SPECIFIC questions for INFORMATION. Example: ''When do you have to go out of town for business again?'' --You're asking for information.
In a HEALTHY relationship-there's a foundation of trust. And because there's trust, there are fewer questions.
UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: You ask SEVERAL questions to make a STATEMENT. Example: ''Let me guess... you're planning on abandoning us again so you can go out of town aren't you? And your bringing your golf clubs? And who's going with you on this trip? And you're going to be doing WHAT? Let me ask you... Do you really put your family first?''
In an UNHEALTHY relationship-there's a lack of trust. And when there's a lack of trust, there are a LOT of questions... and these questions not only make statements, but they make accusations.
Welcome to the book of Malachi.
This is a book of a whole lot of questions. Questions like... ''How have we shown contempt for your name?'' and ''How have we defiled you?'' and ''How have YOU loved US?'' -You see, that's not a question... that's an accusation.
They were saying, ''God... You don't love us! ...because if you did, we'd be more blessed than we are today. We would be happier, and healthier and you would ...
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