Speaking the Truth in Love: How to Be an Assertive Christian
Table of Contents
Introduction: Read This Book Assertively!
Part One: What Is Assertiveness?
- Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive
- The Assertive Lifestyle
- What Is Assertiveness For?
Part Two: Assertiveness Is Biblical
- Jesus Lived Assertively
- Using the Whole Counsel of God
- Assertive Prayer, Praise, and Admonition
Part Three: Techniques of Assertiveness
- Deciding If, When, and Where to Be Assertive
- What to Say When You Want to Be Assertive
- What to Do When You Want to Be Assertive
Part Four: Opportunities for Assertiveness
- How to Make Requests
- Granting, Refusing, or Negotiating Requests
- Offering and Receiving Criticism
- Expressing and Receiving Anger
- Offering and Receiving Compliments and Appreciation
- Expressing and Receiving Affection
Part Five: The Assertive, Loving Christian
- The Assertive Choice of Passive or Aggressive Behavior
- Prepare to Behave Assertively
- A Large Bag of Gold Coins
Appendixes
- Assertiveness Inventory
- Basic Human Rights