1. RESOLVING CONFLICT: Blessed are the Peace Makers
Bill Shannon

2. Resolving Conflict
Understand what conflict really is

3. Resolving Conflict
Understand what conflict really is
Fighting

4. Resolving Conflict
Understand what conflict really is
Fighting
Sin

5. What does God think of Conflict?
It is grievous, Matt. 5:21-22

6. What does God think of Conflict?
It is grievous, Matt. 5:21-22
Do not participate, Rom. 12:16-17

7. What does God think of Conflict?
It is grievous, Matt. 5:21-22
Do not participate, Rom. 12:16-17
Pursue peace, Rom. 12:18

8. What does God think of Conflict?
It is grievous, Matt. 5:21-22
Do not participate, Rom. 12:16-17
Pursue peace, Rom. 12:18
Don’t give an offence, 1 Cor. 10:31-32

9. What does God think of Conflict?
It is grievous, Matt. 5:21-22
Do not participate, Rom. 12:16-17
Pursue peace, Rom. 12:18
Don’t give an offence, 1 Cor. 10:31-32
Be a blessing, Matt. 5:44-45, Rom. 12:21, 1 Peter 3:8-9

10. Where do conflicts come from?
Differences
Offences
Pride and flesh

11. Benefits of differences/disagreements
Encouragement, Psalm 119:71-72
Makes us think, Proverbs 15:28
Work at communication, Eph. 4:29, Pro. 25:20
Produces maturity, James 1:2-5
Challenge to godliness, Proverbs 27:17
Strengthen our belief, Rom. 8:28-29
Servant-hood practiced, Phil. 2:2-4
Glory to God, 2 Cor. 9:8

12. JOLT J O L T

13. GOD HONORING WAYS TO AVOID CONFLICTS
Know them, 1 Peter 3:7
Get information, Pro. 18:13
Study and pray, Pro. 15:28
Demonstrate love, Rom. 12:9-10
Listen, James 1:19
Approach in love, Rom. 12:10, Eph. 4:15
Search the Scriptures, Pro. 11:14, 2 Tim. 2:15
Refuse to sin, Pro. 8:6-8
Respond gently, Pro. 15:1-2
God’s glory not being right, Rom. 15:2

14. Resolving Conflict Biblically
Confess sin, 1 John 1:9-10
Seek forgiveness, Eph. 4:32
Desire to resolve, Pro. 15:28
Meet to talk
Pray for wisdom, Pro. 16:32
Rules of communication, Eph. 4:15, 26-32
Take turns, Eph. 4:32, James 5:16
Discuss the issues
Decide the type of issues
Specific steps for resolution

15. Lessons from Colossians 3:12-17
Realize your position in Christ (12)
Compassion (12)
Kindness (12)
Humility (12)
Gentleness (12)
Patience (12)
Bearing with one another (13)
Forgiving one another (13)
Love (14)
Be thankful (15, 17)

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