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Anger/Conflict Resolution

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Anger/Conflict Resolution

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

(Note from Pastor Peter Haas: “This command shows us the result of unmanaged sin or offense, it harms everyone. The greatest mark of our maturity is how we respond to other people’s sin.”)

Anger/Conflict Resolution

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

Anger/Conflict Resolution

“If your brother or sister[b] sins,[c] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’[d] If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.”

(Note from Pastor Peter Haas: “This command illustrates a process that many Christians break: We go straight to the offending individual first – instead of triangulating: involving other people in your grievance, a.k.a., gossip or politicking. Only when reconciliation fails should we involve others in a dispute; and going public is always a last-resort, not a first response.”)

Anger/Conflict Resolution

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.

(Note from Pastor Peter Haas: “Many Christians avoid confrontation, delay honesty and communication.”)

Anger/Conflict Resolution

Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Anger/Conflict Resolution

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.