The Encourager
“Ten Rules To Promote Harmony Among Church Members”
Remember that we are all subject to failings of one kind or another.
Bear with (not magnify) each other's infirmities. (Galatians 6:1-2)
Pray for one another in our meetings, and particularly in private. (James 5:26)
Avoid going from house to house for the purpose of bearing news and interfering with other people's business.
Always turn-a-deaf-ear to any slanderous report and lay no charge against any person until well founded.
If a member is at fault, tell them of it in private, before it is mentioned to others.
Be careful of avoiding someone because of some action that has the appearance of opposition or resentment.
If a member has offended, consider how Godlike it is to forgive, and how unlike a Christian it is to seek revenge.
Remember that it is a giant artifice of the devil to promote animosities among members of the church. So we should therefore try hard not to let him succeed.
Consider how much more good we can do in the world and in the church in particular, when we are all united in love.
