2 Samuel 1 & 4 • The Relationship Litmus Test

  1. There are those that will try to fool us with ______. (v.1-2)
  2. It is not a sin to ask for ______; in fact, it is often ______. (v.3-5)
  3. False relationships are most often betrayed by their roots in ______. (v.6-10)
  4. It is most important to maintain the correct spiritual perspective of being ______ about the kingdom of God than the kingdom of man. (v.11-12)
  5. Beware of people who believe they are ______. (v.13)
  6. Regardless of the outcome, spiritual leaders use every opportunity to reinforce ______. (v.14-18)
  7. Just because someone invokes God’s name does not make their actions right; ______. (v.4:1-11)
  8. There is a difference between attempting to manipulate a situation and ______a situation. ______ has to be clearly identified and addressed. (v.12)

Matthew 5:17-19: Christian relationships must always encourage obedience to God’s Word and ways.

Matthew 5:43-46: Christian relationships never rejoice in an enemy’s demise.

Matthew 23:9-12: Christian relationships are based on elevating others, not the self.

Matthew 20:25-28: Christian relationships do not mirror the working of worldly relationships.
2 Samuel 1 & 4 • The Relationship Litmus Test

  1. There are those that will try to fool us with ______. (v.1-2)
  2. It is not a sin to ask for ______; in fact, it is often ______. (v.3-5)
  3. False relationships are most often betrayed by their roots in ______. (v.6-10)
  4. It is most important to maintain the correct spiritual perspective of being ______ about the kingdom of God than the kingdom of man. (v.11-12)
  5. Beware of people who believe they are ______. (v.13)
  6. Regardless of the outcome, spiritual leaders use every opportunity to reinforce ______. (v.14-18)
  7. Just because someone invokes God’s name does not make their actions right; ______. (v.4:1-11)
  8. There is a difference between attempting to manipulate a situation and ______a situation. ______ has to be clearly identified and addressed. (v.12)

Matthew 5:17-19: Christian relationships must always encourage obedience to God’s Word and ways.

Matthew 5:43-46: Christian relationships never rejoice in an enemy’s demise.

Matthew 23:9-12: Christian relationships are based on elevating others, not the self.

Matthew 20:25-28: Christian relationships do not mirror the working of worldly relationships.