EPISODE 0091 | Expect Challenges With People
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0091
Conflict is unavoidable in a broken world, but how we respond makes all the difference. In this episode, we explore why learning to resolve conflict is essential for every Christian. Unresolved conflict hinders our relationship with God, disrupts our prayers, and robs us of happiness. Discover how Romans 12:17-18 challenges us to live at peace with everyone and why addressing conflict is critical for spiritual growth and lasting joy.
Conflict is everywhere; at work, with your spouse, with your kids, with your community. Because we live in a broken world, there is conflict everywhere. There’s conflict in every area and every segment of our society.
One of the most important skills you and I have to learn especially as a Christian is how to resolve conflict.
Romans 12:17-18 “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
What is God saying here?
You don’t want conflict. You don’t want arguments. But it happens. “If it is possible as far as it depends on you.”
Why does God want us to live at peace with everyone? Because unresolved conflict has three devastating reactions in your life.
1. It hinders our relationship with God.
1 John 4:20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.
Refusing to resolve conflict is like drinking poison & hoping it kills the other party.
2. It hinders our prayers.
How many of you need to hear from God? Kids, Work, Decisions, rough season?
Matthew 5:23-24 "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”
3. It hinders our happiness.
You cannot be happy and in conflict at the same time.
They are mutually exclusive, trust me!
Resources
The Better Planner™ is a personal planner designed by Pastor Stephen to help you map out all the different aspects of success and personal growth on your way to better.
The foundation of the Better Planner™ is the practice of defining and reaching your personal vision. The other principles for growth all integrate with and flow out of this essential step. As you develop and record the insights you receive from God and His design for your life, the Better Planner™ will lead you through a step-by-step process to become better.
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