Conflict – 3/12

Conflict can be the death of a church. But conflict, when handled in the correct manner, can be a way of perpetuating a church in growth and discipline. When there is a conflict between two people and it is worked through, the relationship is strengthened. This takes on a sort of Trinitarian form with the sense of relationship that can work together for good. But because of our fallen nature and of sin in the world, we are a selfish people. We want what we want. So many conflicts that I have seen come from what I think is more of a sense of I am write you are wrong.

But it is the act of working through the conflict and bringing about a resolution that brings a sense of peace and deeper meaning within a relationship. This is a tricky idea because our nature doesn’t like to be ignored. So it takes the power of God working through the person’s self-denial to come to resolution. We must come to the end of ourselves, removing our sense of pride and work with others, loving them and being able to come to a conclusion that brings one another together in deeper relationship rather than being selfish and alone.