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Love One Another - How to Resolve Conflict in Relationships, Part 2
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When conflict arises, it’s a lot easier to “put up your dukes” than it is to open up your arms and resolve the conflict, isn’t it? If you’re having a tough time resolving conflict before it erupts, then join Chip as he shares that God has a word of encouragement, just for you.
Main Points
How important is living in harmony?
- Jesus prayed for it.
- Scripture commands it.
- The Church practiced it.
- The world was transformed by it.
What causes disharmony or conflict?
- Growth/Unmet Needs
- Theological Differences
- Philosophical Differences
- Personality Differences
- Carnality
How can we restore harmony in relationships?
- Refuse to tolerate disunity.
- Embrace conflict as normal and unavoidable.
- Be the initiator in conflict resolution.
- Deal with you before you deal with them.
- Meet together ASAP and outline the issue!
- If resolution does not occur, follow the Biblical guidelines of Matthew 18
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About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
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Manage episode 421268013 series 2540479
When conflict arises, it’s a lot easier to “put up your dukes” than it is to open up your arms and resolve the conflict, isn’t it? If you’re having a tough time resolving conflict before it erupts, then join Chip as he shares that God has a word of encouragement, just for you.
Main Points
How important is living in harmony?
- Jesus prayed for it.
- Scripture commands it.
- The Church practiced it.
- The world was transformed by it.
What causes disharmony or conflict?
- Growth/Unmet Needs
- Theological Differences
- Philosophical Differences
- Personality Differences
- Carnality
How can we restore harmony in relationships?
- Refuse to tolerate disunity.
- Embrace conflict as normal and unavoidable.
- Be the initiator in conflict resolution.
- Deal with you before you deal with them.
- Meet together ASAP and outline the issue!
- If resolution does not occur, follow the Biblical guidelines of Matthew 18
Broadcast Resource
Additional Resource Mentions
About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
Connect
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