Introduction

• Joshua 22:16, 21-24, 27, 29-30

Take God’s word seriously

• Deuteronomy 12:5-6, 13-14
• God had strict laws concerning His place of worship.
• How seriously do we take God’s word today?
• The Bible must be taken in its entirety.
• God still expects us to worship Him as He has commanded today.

Address error immediately

• Joshua 22:12-14
• In issues with our brothers and sisters
  • Matthew 18:15-17 – Go talk to the person you have a problem with!
• Within the church
  • Ezekiel 22:29-31 – Address the problem out of love.

Handle confrontation correctly

• Joshua 22:22-29
• Don’t get defensive
  • James 1:19
• Don’t be prideful
  • Proverbs 9:8-9
• Thank the one who comes to you