Resources:
The Peacemaker
Peacemaking for Families
Four G’s of peacemaking
Four point conflict resolution system
1 Glorify God
2 Get the log out of your own eye
3 Gently restore
4 Go and be reconciled
In a conflict, ask yourself “How can I glorify and honor God?”
1 Corinthians 10:31-33
31 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God; 33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.
How can I show the work of Jesus in me by acknowledging my contribution to the conflict and how I can change ?
Matthew 7:3-5
3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.
Luke 6:41-42
41 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 42 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s eye.
Our Words
Our Actions
Our Attitudes and Motives
7 a’s of confession
1 Address everyone involved as needed
2 Avoid – if, but, and maybe
3 Admit specifically
4 Apologize
5 Accept the consequences
6 Alter your behavior
7 Ask for forgiveness and allow time
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