“Fight Right” Part 3: Healthy Confrontation
March 14 - 20
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If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. – Matthew 18:15
Main Point
Nothing has the power to restore relationship faster than a conversation.
Message Recap
In a conflict, clearly acknowledging and owning up to your contribution, no matter how big or small, models the response you’d like to see from the other person. But also, clearly communicating how another person’s words or actions have impacted you sets the stage for reconciliation.
Questions for Reflection
Grab a journal and take time working through the questions below.
List the names of those you are currently in conflict with. What would you say is at the center of this conflict? (your idols, their sin, misunderstanding etc)
Read Proverbs 28:13. What does this passage say about owning up to your contribution when you have wronged someone else? How might this passage relate a current relational conflict you are experiencing?
Now read Matthew 18:15. What is the author saying in this passage? How might this passage relate to a current relational conflict you are experiencing?
Confronting someone else might seem especially difficult and frowned upon in our world today. But Jesus calls us to a different approach to conflict. What fears might you have regarding this approach?
What would keep you from confronting a person you are currently in conflict with? How about making an apology and owning up to your contribution?
Go before God and pray about any conflicts you might be in, and then go have that conversation.
Yearly Bible Plan
Monday: 2 Timothy
Tuesday: Titus & Philemon
Wednesday: Hebrews 1-7
Thursday: Hebrews 8-12
Friday: James
Saturday: 1 Peter
Sunday: 2 Peter
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