A Christian Guide to Conflict Resolution

The Point: God desires Restoration in our Relationships with Him and others, so we must truly REPENT.

OPEN YOUR HEART TO THE IDEA OF RESOLUTION

2 Corinthians 7:2–4 ESV

2 Make room in your hearts for us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one. 3 I do not say this to condemn you, for I said before that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together. 4 I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.

INVITE OTHER CHURCH FAMILY TO BE A PART OF YOUR JOURNEY TO RESOLUTION.

2 Corinthians 7:5–7 NLT

5 When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. 6 But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus. 7 His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told us how much you long to see me, and how sorry you are for what happened, and how loyal you are to me, I was filled with joy!

ALLOW GOD TO EXPOSE YOUR NEED TO REPENT ON YOUR JOURNEY TO RESOLUTION

Worldly Sorrow

Sin ——> Missed Opportunity ——-> Grief ————> Bitterness

Godly Sorrow

God ——> Sin ——> Grief ——-> REPENTANCE! ——> Joy

When you come to the END of yourself, you are at the beginning of GOD.