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How to Use Acceptance to Build Others Dr. S.M. Davis

Every person’s life is affected by the powerful forces of rejection and acceptance. The harshest language possible from the soul of one person to the soul of another person is the language of acceptance. Children who get unconditional acceptance at home aren’t nearly as likely to ruin their lives by looking for it elsewhere. Christains should seek to give acceptance to everyone whom God brings across their paths. A smile is a keytool that communicates acceptance. Small talk and proper, friendly touches also say, “I care about you. I accept you.” Christians who reject others usually do so because they haven’t learned to distinguish between acceptance and approval. Jesus didn’t approve of the Samaritan woman having 5 husbands, but He accepted her as a woman who needed His help. This Sermon is tape #4 in the “Influence” Series.