DEALING WITH CONFLICT IN THE FAMILY

DEALING WITH CONFLICT IN THE FAMILY

                      MAKING THE FAMILY MATTER -Part 5

HOW DOES A FAMILY USUALLY DEAL WITH CONFLICT?

They Sweep it .

WHAT SHOULD A FAMILY THAT MATTERS LOOK LIKE?

Show respect for all people: Love the brothers and sisters of God’s family, respect God, honor the king.                         1 Peter 2:17 (NCV)

1. WHAT DOES UNRESOLVED CONFLICT DO?

I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.                                                       1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT)

Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.                                       Mark 6:1-3 (NIV)

2. WHERE DOES CONFLICT IN A FAMILY COME FROM?

Hurtful Words & Actions

Misunderstandings

Betrayal

Disagreements

Personality Clashes

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.                                                                  Romans 12:18 (NIV)

3. HOW CAN I AVOID CONFLICT?

Don’t be Easily .

Be more .

Have Expectations.

Speak in Love.

Have regular .

He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind… Proverbs 11:29 (NIV)

4. HOW CAN I RESOLVE EXISTING CONFLICTS?

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.                                                                    Colossians 3:13 (NLT)

When there is a Conflict in my Family…

… Identify the .

… Take Responsibility for any of .

… Have the .

… when needed.

… Ask for where needed.

… where possible.

…

… living in Love, Grace & Forgiveness.

Who do you need to have a conversation with today?