Conflicts are part of life.
When the source of our conflict comes from our flesh, where we are wanting something and can't have it, we need to quickly humble ourselves before God and the one we are in conflict with and ask forgiveness. This kind of conflict is at odds with Christ and His purpose for our life and leads to destruction in relationships.
When conflict comes from walking by the Spirit of God and lifting the name of Jesus High, then we need to quickly humble ourselves before God and ask for strength and boldness to stand in the Truth while walking in His love. Those that may not approve of our faith in Christ and want us to compromise or renounce our faith will not see Jesus if we bow to their desires and not our Heavenly Father's.
We continually need discernment concerning why we may be experiencing conflict within relationships, whether in marriage, with our children, at work or within the Church. Humility is the key to receiving discernment as we work through conflicts when they come.
James 4:1 (NAU) What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members?
Philippians 1:29-30 (NAU) For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30 experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
When the source of our conflict comes from our flesh, where we are wanting something and can't have it, we need to quickly humble ourselves before God and the one we are in conflict with and ask forgiveness. This kind of conflict is at odds with Christ and His purpose for our life and leads to destruction in relationships.
When conflict comes from walking by the Spirit of God and lifting the name of Jesus High, then we need to quickly humble ourselves before God and ask for strength and boldness to stand in the Truth while walking in His love. Those that may not approve of our faith in Christ and want us to compromise or renounce our faith will not see Jesus if we bow to their desires and not our Heavenly Father's.
We continually need discernment concerning why we may be experiencing conflict within relationships, whether in marriage, with our children, at work or within the Church. Humility is the key to receiving discernment as we work through conflicts when they come.
James 4:1 (NAU) What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members?
Philippians 1:29-30 (NAU) For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30 experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.