“But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses’” (Matthew 18:16). Those who name Christ as Lord must step back in tense situations when anger is flaring to hear what God would give them to do in order to bring peace.Ĭonflict can be solved if others get involved Their angry words and actions could take just a moment, yet the ramifications can last a lifetime. “An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins” (Proverbs 29:22).Īn angry man or woman can cause conflict in any setting. Greediness shouldn’t be named among believers as the Lord is the source of everything we need.
Much conflict can be averted as believers demonstrate the spirit of generosity of their wealth, time, and energy. “The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper (Proverbs 28:25).Ī person who takes more than what they need in order to fill the desires of their flesh can cause much conflict at home, work, and school. Our example of being like Christ will go against the worldliness and serve as a reminder that God sees everything. Believers can take a stand of holiness, gentleness, and purity to reduce the amount of conflict in their community. Perversity is becoming more of a standard of living and acceptance in this world therefore, much conflict and confusion dominates many people’s lives. “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends” (Proverbs 16:28). A calm and patient response that is rooted in the Lord can bring many conflicting situations to a sudden end.Ĭonflict is stirred up by a perverse heart Yet those who are quick to respond to situations without prayer or pause-often miss prime opportunities to learn, listen, and love those around them. Many people are raised in families where hot tempers are the primary example of dealing with problems.
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