How to avoid hurt

I recently came across an article by Dr. Dale A. Robbins, in which he outlined how church-goers frequently experience hurt inside the church, and how they can avoid it. The article can be found at the following web address:

Avoid Being Hurt

Without the explanations, there are thirteen points which I found interesting. The explanations for his point of view can be found at the link above. Let me know what you think.

(1) Avoid developing unreasonable expectations of the church —

(2) Don’t place an absolute trust in people —

(3) Focus on common ground —

(4) Don’t expect any church to be perfect —

(5) Don’t seek to promote yourself or your own agenda —

(6) Avoid blaming the church for personal problems —

(7) Treat others as you wish to be treated —

(8) Have a teachable, cooperative attitude —

(9) Don’t oppose or hinder the church —

(10) Be committed to forthrightness and truth —

(11) Be devoted to love and forgiveness —

(12) Don’t get caught up in the offenses of others —

(13) Don’t personalize everything that’s preached —