The Misconception

I.  Good intentions often need to be communicated before we take action.  (Josh. 22:10)

     It is all too easy to assume too much.  Even good intentions do not negate the need for good communication.

II.  The holiness of God is worth fighting for.  (Josh. 2:11-12)

III.  Before you fight or falsely accuse, seek understanding.  (Josh. 22:13-34)

     A.  Confrontation needs to be as specific as possible.  (22:13-16)

     B.  Confrontation needs to remind everyone of the holiness of God and the dangers involved in disobedience.  (22:17-18, 20)

     C.  Confrontation is to be all about reconciliation and God's glory, so much so that it evidences a willingness to suffer loss.  (22:19)

     D.  Confrontation that is in error needs to be met with a humble explanation.  (22:21-29)

     E.  Confrontation that is in error needs to be admitted and forsalen.  (22:30-31)

     F.  Corporate joy is to be the result of proper responses to confrontation.  (22:30-34)