Question is not will we have conflict. The question is how to we respond to it in a good and godly way?

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4 Question is not will we have conflict The question is how to we respond to it in a good and godly way?

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6 I. The priority of peace in a context of surrender

7 I. The priority of peace in a context of surrender "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9)

8 I. The priority of peace in a context of surrender I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2)

9 II. If possible let it go. If not, lead the way

10 II. If possible let it go. If not, lead the way Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. (1Peter 4:8) Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. (Proverbs 19:11)

11 When to let it go

12 When to let it go When you re the only one affected

13 When to let it go When you re the only one affected When it s an isolated instance, not a life pattern

14 When to let it go When you re the only one affected When it s an isolated instance, not a life pattern When it s not creating long-term friction between you

15 II. If possible let it go. If not, lead the way

16 II. If possible let it go. If not, lead the way The Biblical patterns seems to be: Deal with relational strife as personally as possible; as privately as possible; and as quickly as possible.

17 II. If possible let it go. If not, lead the way The Biblical patterns seems to be: Deal with relational strife as personally as possible; as privately as possible; and as quickly as possible.

18 II. If possible let it go. If not, lead the way The Biblical patterns seems to be: Deal with relational strife as personally as possible; as privately as possible; and as quickly as possible. Personally - go to him

19 II. If possible let it go. If not, lead the way The Biblical patterns seems to be: Deal with relational strife as personally as possible; as privately as possible; and as quickly as possible. Privately- alone

20 II. If possible let it go. If not, lead the way The Biblical patterns seems to be: Deal with relational strife as personally as possible; as privately as possible; and as quickly as possible. Quickly Ephesians 4:26; Hebrews 12:15

21 II. If possible let it go. If not, lead the way The Biblical patterns seems to be: Deal with relational strife as personally as possible; as privately as possible; and as quickly as possible. Find a mutually agreed upon time and place, best suited for favorable outcome.

22 III. Be prepared to listen twice as much as you speak

23 III. Be prepared to listen twice as much as you speak Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; (James 1:19)

24 III. Be prepared to listen twice as much as you speak Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; (James 1:19) It s a discipline

25 III. Be prepared to listen twice as much as you speak Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; (James 1:19) Honor the others ache

26 III. Be prepared to listen twice as much as you speak Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; (James 1:19) Remember bias and blindspot

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