Resolving Conflicts

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The Lord Jesus calls us to resolve conflicts by approaching the other person in private. This saves face for the other person and avoids public scandal.

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

The Lord Jesus calls us to resolve conflicts by approaching the other person in private. This saves face for the other person and avoids public scandal.

This is a type of ministry. It is not arguing or complaining.

Rather, we approach the other person as a servant and a disciple.

Using the tools of gentleness and compassion, we aim to heal the other person.

 

BIBLE VERSES

 

Leviticus 19:17. You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.

Proverbs 25:9. Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another;

Matthew 18:15. If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.

1 Corinthians 5:2. You are arrogant, and didn’t mourn instead, that he who had done this deed might be removed from among you.

1 Corinthians 6:1. Dare any of you, having a matter against his neighbor, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints?

Galatians 6:1. Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.

 

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