GOMO

GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR FEELINGS

OWN THE FACTS OF THE ISSUE

MAKE YOUR DECISION

OPT FOR ACTION

BOOK OF PHILEMON

COMPASSIONATE EXAMPLE OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION

•Philemon = Colossian’s Church Leader, lead to the Lord by Paul

on Paul’s 3rd Missionary journey in the town of Ephesus when

he stayed in Asia Minor for 2 years

•Philemon means “affectionate”, a “kiss”, and “loving”

•Written while Paul was imprisoned in Rome around 60-61ad

•Several were with Paul like John Mark and Luke

•Paul was planning to send the letter of Colossians at this time

when a “situation” happened causing this letter to be written

•The value of this book is helping us

examine our integrity and

accountability

•Onesimus’ salvation did not

deduce his need for accountability

–he was forgiven, but had to face

the consequences of his choices

•GOMO: Get in touch with your

feelings; Own the issue –facts;

Make a decision; Opt to act!