Week 4: Conflict Are you ready to handle it? Romans 12:14-21 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Dealing with Conflict: You WILL have conflict (14) “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” “The difference between the spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it.” Larry Crabb, psychologist Dealing with Conflict: You WILL have conflict (14) Don’t assume that you are always right (16) "16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight." Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Dealing with Conflict: You WILL have conflict (14) Don’t assume that you are always right (16) Take a breather (17) “17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.” Dealing with Conflict: You WILL have conflict (14) Don’t assume that you are always right (16) Take a breather (17) Be the Change (18, 21) "18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all." "21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Dealing with Conflict: You WILL have conflict (14) Don’t assume that you are always right (16) Take a breather (17) Be the Change (18, 21) Let God sort it out (19-20) "19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Thank you so much for joining us in worship at First Free Will Baptist Church today. We hope your experience has been meaningful and that you will join us again soon!