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Maintaining Joy In The Midst Of Disagreement Series
Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 12, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: We can maintain joy in the midst of disagreement by remembering that (1) conflict happens even in good churches,(2) conflict has consequences and (3) Sometimes you need help in resolving a conflict.
Yet as Christians we may be called upon to act as the “comrade” to assist in reconciliation and when we do the objective is threefold the ultimate goal - is Restoration, the overall attitude - is Grace, and the common ground - is Christ. Part of Christian service is the willingness to negotiation, conflict resolution and peacemaking.
Considering the Lessons
REMEMBER
1.Differences of Opinion will occur even among God’s Family.
2.Conflict within the Body of Christ always has consequences.
It destroys relationships between believers
It disrupts the unity of the fellowship
It displays a bad example to a lost world
3. Sometimes those involved in a conflict may need third party mediator. You need to be willing to be such a peacemaker.
