Relational Distractions

Pastor Ben Johnson — June 8, 2025

What DISTRACTS us will begin to DEFINE us. – Bob Goff

Hebrews 12:2 (GNT) – Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to

end.

Truths About Focus

1. Right FOCUS builds relational FOUNDATION.

Ephesians 4:31-32 (GNT) – Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort. Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.

2. Right FOCUS leads to relational PEACE.

Proverbs 16:7 (GNT) – When you please the Lord, you can make your enemies into friends.

3. Right FOCUS points OTHERS TO GOD.


Matthew 5:16 (GNT) – In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.

Guard Against:

ANGRY people

GREEDY people

LAZY people

IMMORAL people

Steps Toward an Undistracted Life:

1. Take INVENTORY.

Psalm 139:23-24 (GNT) – Examine me, O God, and know my mind; test me, and discover my thoughts. Find out if there is any evil in me and guide me in the everlasting way.

2. Realign EFFORTS.

Proverbs 16:2-3 (GNT) – You may think everything you do is right, but the Lord judges your motives. Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.

3. Find ACCOUNTABILITY.

Proverbs 12:15 (GNT) – Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice.


One Last Thought:

If God is worth FOLLOWING, He’s worth FOCUSING on!