Emotional Intelligence: Walking in Wisdom and Love

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Emotional Intelligence: Walking in
Wisdom and Love
• A Church Perspective on Managing Emotions
• Your Name | Date

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Why This Topic Matters
• - Emotions impact every relationship.
• - Emotional maturity helps us love better.
• - The Bible encourages wisdom, self-control,
and understanding.
• - Proverbs 4:7: "Wisdom is the principal thing;
therefore get wisdom."

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What Is Emotional Intelligence?
• - Recognizing, managing, and expressing
emotions.
• - Understanding and responding to others’
emotions.
• - A tool for better communication and
relationships.
• - Jesus modeled it perfectly.

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5 Key Components of EI
• 1. Self-Awareness
• 2. Self-Regulation
• 3. Motivation
• 4. Empathy
• 5. Social Skills

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1. Self-Awareness
• - Know your emotions and their source.
• - Ask: Why am I feeling this way?
• - Psalm 42:5: "Why, my soul, are you
downcast?"

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2. Self-Regulation
• - Control your reactions.
• - Be slow to anger, quick to listen.
• - James 1:19-20: "Be quick to listen, slow to
speak..."

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3. Motivation
• - Stay hopeful and focused on purpose.
• - Driven by values, not just emotions.
• - Galatians 6:9: "Do not grow weary in doing
good."

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4. Empathy
• - Understand and feel others' emotions.
• - Connect before you correct.
• - Romans 12:15: "Rejoice with those who
rejoice..."

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5. Social Skills
• - Build strong relationships.
• - Communicate with kindness and grace.
• - Proverbs 15:1: "A gentle answer turns away
wrath."

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Why EI Matters in Church
• - Strengthens fellowship.
• - Prevents conflicts.
• - Helps us serve and love better.
• - Reflects Christ’s character.

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Practical Tips to Grow EI
• - Pause and pray before reacting.
• - Keep a prayer journal.
• - Ask others how they feel.
• - Apologize and forgive quickly.

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Discussion Questions
• 1. Which EI area do you struggle with most?
• 2. How can EI improve our relationships in
church?
• 3. How did Jesus show emotional intelligence?

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Final Encouragement
• - EI is a sign of spiritual maturity.
• - Let the Holy Spirit guide your emotions.
• - Galatians 5:22-23: Fruit of the Spirit includes
emotional strength.

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Thank You!
• Questions or comments?
• Contact info (if applicable)