Lesson 3 – Philemon 1:8-9
How did Paul approach Philemon about his situation with Onesimus?
He came to Philemon with great __________ and _____________. He called him a __________, in v4-7 Paul praised him for his _________ and ________ in God, and then made his appeal through a ___________ for Philemon’s correct response
What is involved with showing respect to others? Respect – __________________________________________________ | (Cambridge) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Look up (EQI.com) Here are some specific ways to show respect:
Asking others "How would you feel if..." before making a decision which affects them
Voluntarily making changes and compromises to accommodate their feelings, desires and needs
Not interrupting them
Soliciting and allowing feedback. Trying to understand their beliefs, values and needs
Giving them the opportunity to solve their own problems without underestimating them, in particular:
Avoid telling them what to do
Avoid telling them what they 'need' to or 'should do
Avoid giving them unsolicited advice, sermons and lectures
Did Paul have to make a request of Philemon?
______, he had every right to tell Philemon what he _________ do. But out of respect for Philemon, he ____________.
Request –______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paul provides us with an excellent example of how to handle tuff situtations. The question is do we follow his example?
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