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2009-05-24 – David Watson – How to Handle Conflict

// June 1st, 2009 // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

How to Handle Conflict

By David Watson

Benchley, May 24, 2009

• Avoid common mistakes.
  • Romans 12:2
  • Jumping to conclusions.
    • Acts 9:26-28?- This conflict was easily saved thanks to Barnabas’ testimony.
  • Overreacting
    • Ephesians 4:26-27; James 1:19-20
• Examine yourself.
  • II Corinthians 13:5; Matthew 7:1-2
  • Usually, by the time conflicts are over, both parties have done wrong.
  • Proverbs 18:17?- There are two sides to every story.
• Communicate effectively.
  • Colossians 3:8; II Corinthians 12:20; Proverbs 15:1,23; 25:11
• Remember your priority.
  • Matthew 13:44-46; 5:38-42; Hebrews 12:3-4