MANUFACTURER'S HANDBOOK: May 2017

CRITICISM

WHAT YOU AND I SEE IN THE MIRROR IS TRULY THE ONLY VALID OBJECT FOR US TO CRITICIZE

CRITICISM

the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes:

synonyms: censure · condemnation · denunciation · disapproval ·

Matthew 7: 1 Do not judge and criticize and condemn [others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge], so that you will not be judged [unfairly]. 2 For just as you [hypocritically] judge others [when you are sinful and unrepentant], so will you be judged; and IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR STANDARD OF MEASURE [used to pass out judgment], JUDGMENT WILL BE MEASURED TO YOU. 3 Why do you look at the [insignificant] speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice and acknowledge the [egregious] log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me get the speck out of your eye,’ when there is a log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite (play-actor, pretender), first get the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.

ONE LEGITIMATE GOAL OF CRITICISM LEAVE THE ONE WHOM IT IS DIRECTED AT FEELING THAT HE/SHE HAS BEEN HELPED

WHEN CRITICISM ATTACKS DO COME AS THE WILL

When we are criticized we ought to ask ourselves whether the criticism contains any truth. If it does, we should learn form it, even when it is not given with the right motivation and in the right spirit. The article then offered these four suggestions: (1) Commit the matter instantly to God, asking Him to remove all resentment or counter-criticism on your part and teach you the needed lessons. (2) Remember that we are all great sinners and that the one who has criticized us does not begin to know the worst about us. (3) If you have made a mistake or committed a sin, humbly and frankly confess it to God and to anyone you may have injured. (4) Be willing to learn afresh that you are not infallible and that you need God's grace and wisdom every moment of the day to keep on the straight path.
When we are criticized, let's accept what is true and act upon it, thereby becoming a stronger person. He who profits from rebuke is wise

IF WE COULD FIND WEALTH

AS EASILY AS WE FIND FAULT

WE WOULD ALL BE RICH

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STOP GOSSIP - STRIFE - ANGER - DISPUTE

Galatians 5: ¹⁵But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.
¹⁶But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. ¹⁷For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. ¹⁸But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. ¹⁹Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, ²⁰idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, ²¹envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. ²²But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. ²⁴Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
²⁵If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. ²⁶Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.

Bitterness is like drinking poison, and expecting someone else to die

Hatred is the rabid dog that turns on its owner.
Revenge is the raging fire that consumes the arsonist.
Bitterness is the trap that snares the hunter.
And mercy is the choice that can set them all free.

Max Lucado

CHURCH FAMILY MISSION STATEMENT

CHURCH FAMILY MISSION STATEMENT
We are a loving church family that nurtures each other, as well as, our extended circle of friends and relatives.
We enthusiastically share our resources, as well as our life experiences, and we try to be good role models....
We believe that love is unconditional and that trust and respect are earned.
We give prayers of thanks and recognize all that we have been blessed with comes from God.
We strive to value and develop all parts of our being: mental, physical, social, and spiritual.
We continually nurture ourselves with education, meaningful experiences, and lifelong Bible learning.
We nurture our bodies with exercise and the eating of excellent quality foods.
We nurture one another through encouragement, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
We nurture our spirits by worshiping to God.

Our life long purpose is to realize our callings, dreams, goals, and aspirations as a church family and as unique individuals in a way that stretches our intellect, enriches our faith, strengthens our character, and enriches all life in our community.

We pray for and share the gospel message with a hurting world.

THE GOSPEL
1 Corinthians 15
1 Moreover, brethren, I DECLARE UNTO YOU THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 BY WHICH ALSO YE ARE SAVED, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES;
4 And that HE WAS BURIED, and that HE ROSE AGAIN THE THIRD DAY ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES:
5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
6 After that, HE WAS SEEN OF ABOVE FIVE HUNDRED BRETHREN AT ONCE; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

The Great Commission
Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually—regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age.”