Building Relationships God’s Way

"May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other-each with the attitude of Christ Jesus toward the other. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. So accept each other just as Christ has accepted you; then God will be glorified."( Rom 15:5-7 nlt)

Acceptance is an important element in healthy relationships. Remember to show acceptance to those you desire a warm relationship. We must focus on them not us.

Adam, where are you? Charlie, where are you? Sue, where are you? Are we hiding from God and others?

Welcome to foursoilsministry blog on improving personal relationships

When God created man (Adam and Eve) they were naked (transparent) before God and themselves and were unashamed. They we totally open and truthful with one another. (Genesis chapter 2)

But after they disobeyed God, they covered up (felt guilty), hid (felt afraid), blamed each other and refused to take responsibility for their actions. (Genesis chapter 3)

Solutions to all of man’s problems can be found in God’s Word (the Bible).

The purpose of this blog and of Four Soils Ministry is to encourage the understanding and application of God’s Word. This blog allows us to discuss relationship issues using God’s Word as a guide and asking the Holy Spirit to intervene and give us the wisdom to apply God’s principles.

Please feel free to ask any question or provide comments about how one can develop healthy personal relationships.

In the book of 2 Timothy, Paul tells Timothy that he had been taught the Holy Scriptures from childhood, and they had given him the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. Paul goes on to say that all of Scripture is inspired by God, that it is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives, that it straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right, that it is God’s way of preparing us in every way, and that it fully equips us for every good thing God wants us to do. (2 Tim 3:15-17)