Resolving Conflict
10 passages
- Matthew 18:15–17
15If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
Read it in context - Ephesians 4:31–32
31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Read it in context - Colossians 3:13
Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Read it in context - Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Read it in context - Ephesians 4:26
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
Read it in context - Luke 17:3
Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
Read it in context - James 1:19–21
19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. 21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
Read it in context - Luke 6:27
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Read it in context - James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.
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