Conquering Conflict in the Church: A Path to Resolution
Understanding the root causes of conflict within the church as outlined in James 4:1-10 and finding solutions through God's grace, resisting negative influences, drawing closer to God, showing compassion, avoiding judgment, and being willing to seek forgiveness and understanding others better.
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CONQUERING CONFLICT IN THE CHURCH Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 9 James 4:1-10
I. CAUSES OF CONFLICT: -James 4:1 1. The desire to have things v2 2. The desire to feel good v3 3. The desire to be number one Prov 13:10 4. Unfulfilled desires causes conflict v2-3 A. We don t pray v2 B. We pray with the wrong motives v3a C. We have ruptured our relationship with God v4
II. THE CURE FOR CONFLICTS: 1. GOD'S GRACE Romans 12:3 1 Peter 5:5 2. GIVE IN TO GOD -James 4:7 Colossians 3:15 3. RESIST SATAN A. We need to resist the devil by being wise 2 Cor. 2:11 James 4:6&10
4. DRAW CLOSER TO GOD -James 4:8 A.Clean up your life Hebrews 10:22 B. Have a clean conscience C. Have a full confidence with God D. Have a sincere heart Psalm 119:9
5. BE SORROWFUL FOR THE CONFLICT - James 4:9 6. DON'T BE CRITICAL OR JUDGMENTAL OF OTHERS James 4:11-12 A. Remember who the others are B. Remember who God is C. Remember WHO YOU ARE
6. BE WILLING TO ASK FORGIVENESS Philippians 2:3-5 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, [Why? because pride causes arguments] but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interest but also the interest of others."
