GHANA SDA YOUTH

06/08/2025

WAYS TO CHANGE PEOPLE
WITHOUT GIVING OFFENSE OR AROUSING RESENTMENT (CONTINUED)

PRINCIPLE FOUR:
Only a dog takes orders without complaining because it does not work for a living. You can take a horse to a river but you can never force it to drink. No one likes to take orders, such as “Do this or do that,” or “Do it that way,” or “Don’t do that.”
It would be better to say “Do you think that would work?” “Have you considered this other way of doing it?” Resentment caused by a brash order may last a long time—even if the order was given to correct an obvious bad situation.
Asking questions not only makes an order more palatable; it often stimulates the creativity of the persons whom you ask. People are more likely to accept an order if they had a part in the decision that caused the order to be issued. An effective leader will: “Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.”

PRINCIPLE FIVE:
Dale Carnegie said: “We ride roughshod over the feelings of others, getting our own way, finding fault issuing threats, criticizing a child or a spouse or a member in front of others, without even considering the hurt to the other person’s pride. Whereas s few minutes’ thought, a considerate word or two, a genuine understanding of the other person’s attitude, would go so far toward alleviating the sting!” How friends have left you because you unreasonably hurt their feelings?. Have you noticed how Jesus dealt with the woman caught in adultery? He said to her: “Neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more!” The principle is: “Let the other person save face!”
All these afore mentioned principles are good but just remember that without Christ in your life, nothing good will come out of it. If anything happens like seeming success, it might not be by and from God but through politics and human machination which is contrary to spiritual leadership. I am striving by His grace to live up to these principles.

GETTING ALONG WITH PEOPLE, especially God’s people is a divine requirement. Our human relation is as vital as life itself. You can create more enemies for yourself than friends. The more enemies you have, the lesser your happiness in life. Learn from the following principles and live at peace with all men.
We are counseled to ”Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God,” Hebrews 12:14.

Pastor Andrews L. Ewoo

04/08/2025

WAYS TO CHANGE PEOPLE
WITHOUT GIVING OFFENSE OR AROUSING RESENTMENT

PRINCIPLE ONE:
It is always easier to listen to unpleasant things after we have heard some praise of our good points. If you find fault with your friend, this is the way to begin: “Begin with praise and honest appreciation.” Begin by calling the first name and then a statement of admiration about appearance, ability or anything you know to be true and good about the person. I have been guilty many times but I am still learning.
Beginning with praise is like the dentist who begins his work with Novocain (pain-killer). The patient still gets a drilling, but the Novocain is pain killing. A good spiritual leader will use this principle in dealing with faulty members. “BEGIN WITH PRAISE AND HONEST APPRECIATION!”

PRINCIPLE TWO: You can criticize someone and not be hated for it. It is unethical to over look faults in the name of Christianity. But it is equally unethical to criticize in public and wound a soul for whom Christ died. If a friend is smoking, which will be the better way to say it: Can't you read what the Bible says? Don't you know our beliefs? Or will you say to your friend: “Do you know the danger you are creating for yourself?” “Don’t you want to live long to serve your church and your family?” “We need you, so is your family. Smoking will shorten your life!” The principle is: “CALL ATTENTION TO PEOPLE’S MISTAKES INDIRECTLY.”

PRINCIPLE THREE:
It isn’t nearly so difficult to listen to a recital of your faults if the person criticizing begins by humbly admitting that he, too, is far from impeccable (perfection). Don’t create the impression in the minds of your friends that you are faultless. There is none but Christ. Praise your friends before laying out the fault. Don’t threaten, or warn a friend who is doing the wrong thing. Begin by talking about your one time weakness and how the Lord helped you out of it. “Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.”

God bless you Pastor Andrews L. Ewoo

31/07/2025

Asaase Nyinaa Mo Nto Dwom by Precious EWoo Chorale.

30/07/2025

WHAT MUST I DO
WHEN THINGS ARE NOT GOING WELL AND BEST FRIENDS ARE LEAVING ME?
GODLY RELATIONSHIP OF A SPIRITUAL LEADER
MAKING FRIEND WITH GOD AND FOR GOD
John 15:15.
GETTING ALONG WITH PEOPLE, especially God’s people is a divine requirement. Our human relation is as vital as life itself. You can create more enemies for yourself than friends. The more enemies you have, the lesser your happiness in life. Learn from the following principles and live at peace with all men.
We are counseled to ”Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God,” Hebrews 12:14.
“FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN HANDLING PEOPLE”
Paul in his farewell address to the leadership of the Church of Ephesus gave this counsel: “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with His own blood,” Acts 20:28.
First and foremost, every person has to take care of himself/herself spiritually, because no one can give what he does not have. It is possible to lead a company, or a family or church, yet be as wicked as the elder that the Apostle John spoke about in 3 John verses 9- 10. He counsels all Church leaders: “Do not imitate what is evil but what is good, (for) anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.”
There are Three Fundamental techniques in handling God’s people whom He bought with His blood. These are principles to keep your friend and not to lose any friend.
Principle one: “DON’T CRITICIZE, CONDEMN OR COMPLAIN in the presence of a friend.”
This is a noble suggestion by Dale Carnegie in his book “How to win friends and influence people.” Read John 7:37-38. Bless with your lips not with a curse.

Dale Carnegie quotes a confession John Wanamaker (founder of the American stores that bear his name) made about leadership: “I learned thirty years ago that IT IS FOOLISH TO SCOLD Friends. I have enough trouble overcoming my own limitations without fretting over the fact that God has not seen fit to distribute evenly the gift of intelligence.”
The Church members, your spouse, your friends, or your children may not have the same intelligence as yours. They are different and when they show their differences, you do not need to criticize, condemn or complain about their ignorance.
By criticizing, you do not make lasting changes and often incur resentment, something you would want to avoid in your relationship. Hans Selye, a psychologist said, “As much as we thirst for approval, we dread condemnation."
Abraham Lincoln counsels us: “Don’t criticize them (people), they are just what we would be under similar circumstances.” As a person, one should remember that we are dealing with people of emotions, people bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity. It is very wise to follow the advice of an American Ambassador to France who said: “I will speak ill of no man, I will speak all the good I know of everybody.”
Instead of condemning people, let’s try to understand them. Let’s try to figure out why they do what they do. May be that is what they can do best. It is more profitable and intriguing than criticism, and it breeds sympathy, tolerance and kindness. Someone said, “To know all is to forgive all.”
In conclusion, it is important to remember what Dr. Johnson said “God Himself does not propose to judge man until the end of his days.” If that is so, why should you and I?
Charles Schwab, a genius said, “There is nothing else that so kills the ambitions of a person as criticisms from superiors. I never criticize anyone. I am hearty in my approbation and lavish in my praise.” What a food for thought for Pastors and Elders who are dealing with volunteers who are not paid for serving God, but rather pay for serving God because of their love for Him. Your first and foremost principle in leadership is: “DON’T CRITICIZE, CONDEMN OR COMPLAIN!” Let people feel important and wanted. You will be able to change any negative situation of we follow this principle.

God bless you. Pastor Ewoo

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