Living with Margin
Week 3: Relationally Overdrawn

Luke 10:41-42

“Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

✓  important relationships

(1 Peter 4:7-8) The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

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✓  broken relationships.

(Colossians 3:13) Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

(Matthew 18:15-17) “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

(Luke 23:34 ESV) And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.

(Matthew 6:14-15) For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

(Romans 12:17-18) Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 

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✓  any harmful relationships.

(Proverbs 13:20) He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

(2 Corinthians 6:14 ESV) Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

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✓  some meaningful relationships.

(Hebrews 10:25) Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

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1. Develop my relationship with .

(Jeremiah 29:13 NLT) If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

2. Develop my relationship with His .

(Ephesians 2:19 LB)  …You are members of God’s very own family… and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.

3. Develop my relationship with Godly . 

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