When Theres Conflict

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1 CORINTHIANS 6
page 1131
page 793
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Truth 1 Conflict Between Christians is
Inevitable (v.1a)
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Truth 1 Conflict BetweenChristians is
Inevitable

• A Healthy Church
• Not conflict-free (no church is)

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Truth 1 Conflict BetweenChristians is
Inevitable

• A Healthy Church
• Not conflict-free (no church is)
• How we cope with conflict

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Truth 1 Conflict BetweenChristians is
Inevitable

• 3 Unhealthy Responses to Conflict
• Withdrawing from people

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Truth 1 Conflict BetweenChristians is
Inevitable

• 3 Unhealthy Responses to Conflict
• Withdrawing from people
• Retreating from ministry

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Truth 1 Conflict BetweenChristians is
Inevitable

• 3 Unhealthy Responses to Conflict
• Withdrawing from people
• Retreating from ministry
• Leaving the church

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Truth 1 Conflict BetweenChristians is
Inevitable

• 3 Unhealthy Responses to Conflict
• Withdrawing from people
• Retreating from ministry
• Leaving the church
• Every N.T. Church had Conflict

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Truth 2 Conflict is aBig Deal to God!
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Truth 2 Conflict is a Big Deal to God!

• Criticizes the church for ignoring it (v.1-9)

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If you forgive men when they sin against you,
your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But
if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father
will not forgive your sins. Matthew 614-15 In
the same way you judge others, you will be
judged, and with the measure you use, it will be
measured to you. Matthew 72
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Truth 2 Conflict is a Big Deal to God!

• Cant be right with God wrong with others

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Truth 2 Conflict is a Big Deal to God!

• Cant be right with God wrong with others

If youre offering your gift at the altar and
there remember that your brother has something
against you, leave your gift there in front of
the altar. First go and be reconciled to your
brother, then come and offer your gift. Matthew
523-24
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Truth 2 Conflict is a Big Deal to God!

• Cant be right with God wrong with others

If it is possible as far as it depends on you,
be at peace with everyone. Romans 1219
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Truth 3 Christians Need to Do Conflict
Differently!
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont involve non-Christians (v.1, 5-6)

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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont involve non-Christians
• Destroys my testimony before them

WHY?
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont involve non-Christians
• Destroys my testimony before them
• Reveals my ignorance about them

WHY?
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont involve non-Christians
• Dont sue Christians (v.1)

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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont sue Christians
• Greeks loved lawsuits

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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont sue Christians
• Destroys my distinctiveness (v.7a)

WHY?
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont sue Christians
• Destroys my distinctiveness
• Ignores my new capabilities (33-4)

WHY?
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont sue Christians
• Destroys my distinctiveness
• Ignores my new capabilities
• - judging non-believers (v.2)

WHY?
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont sue Christians
• Destroys my distinctiveness
• Ignores my new capabilities
• - judging non-believers
• - judging angels (v.3)

WHY?
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Dont sue Christians
• Doesnt mean I should never go to court (Romans
  134 1219)

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Commonly Tried Non-Options

• Ignoring it

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Commonly Tried Non-Options

• Ignoring, withdrawing

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Commonly Tried Non-Options

• Ignoring, withdrawing, gossiping

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Commonly Tried Non-Options

• Ignoring, withdrawing, gossiping, replaying

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Commonly Tried Non-Options

• Ignoring, withdrawing, gossiping, replaying,
  attacking

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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Option 1

Deal with it quickly, honestly and directly
(v.4-5)
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Option 1

Deal with it quickly, honestly and directly Go
directly in person (Matthew 1815)
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Option 1

Deal with it quickly, honestly and directly Go
directly in person Go with 1-2 mature believers
(Matthew 1816)
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Option 1

Deal with it quickly, honestly and directly Go
directly in person Go with 1-2 mature
believers Why so difficult? Insecurity
feelings
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Option 1

Deal with it quickly, honestly and directly Go
directly in person Go with 1-2 mature
believers Why so difficult? Insecurity
feelings Helpful tool a clarifying
conversation
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Option 2

LET IT GO release it (v.7b-8)
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In a Brethren church meeting, a man stood up
shook his fist saying, I dont care what the
rest of you do, I want my rights! Thats all, I
just want my rights. An old half deaf brother
finally responded, Your rights, brother, is that
what you want, your rights? Why the Lord Jesus
didnt come to get His rights. He came to get His
wrongs, He got them. Ill always remember how
that fellow stood transfixed for a little while,
then dropped his head said, Youre right,
brother, youre right. Settle it any way you
like. And in a few moments the whole hotly
debated issue was settled. Dr. Harry Ironside
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Option 2

Let it go release it
Father forgive them for they dont know what
theyre doing. Luke 2334
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When somebody accuses me of overcharging of of
taking advantage in business, I respond by
asking How much is involved? then say I
dont agree with you, but if you feel it is
yours, I would rather you had the money than to
fight with you. a Christian businessman
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Truth 3 Christians Need toDo Conflict
Differently!

• Option 1

Deal with it quickly, honestly and directly
Let it go release it

• Option 2

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