+DEV+ Bridge Building Test

Date: June 11, 2009 10:16 PM

Topic: +DEV+ Bridge Building Test

Bridge Building Test

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 4:17-52

“Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us” (Ephesians 5:2). “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves”

Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure. Soon He would give His life for them and for us on the cross. Then He would return to His Father. How should they live after He was gone?

He said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

We should be known as bridge builders. This month we’ve looked at bridges to build relationships. Today’s reading summarizes qualities to help us get along better with others.

List all the bridge builders to strengthen godly friendship and the bridge burners to sever ties with evil. Then take time to check your progress in building bridges to others:

1. How have your interpersonal relationships improved? Think of several specific ways.

2. What bridges do you still need to work on? Decide on a plan to continue practicing them to better related with others.

Insight: Try these two rules for building bridges to others: (1) Forget yourself. (2) Learn to love others and be truly interested in them.