A Problem-Solving Process : Solving Conflicts God's Way
Dr. George Bannister
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1. Define the Problem (Acts 15:1 – 5).
1. Define the Problem (Acts 15:1 – 5).
A- Where there are people there are problems
(Acts 15:1, 5).
A- Where there are people there are problems
(Acts 15:1, 5).
1- Because of our sin problem (note Romans 7:24).
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this dying body?
B- Submit the problem to spiritually minded leaders (Acts 15:2).
B- Submit the problem to spiritually minded leaders (Acts 15:2).
1- The law of sowing and reaping applies here (Galatians 6:8).
because the one who sows to his flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.
2. Deal with the Problem (Acts 15:6 – 22).
2. Deal with the Problem (Acts 15:6 – 22).
A- Focus on the issue, not personalities (Acts 15:6).
A- Focus on the issue, not personalities (Acts 15:6).
1- Do not get sidetracked.
2- Do not delay.
B- Seek out the mind of God, not the ideas of men (Acts 15:7 – 21).
B- Seek out the mind of God, not the ideas of men (Acts 15:7 – 21).
1- Take note of God’s clear direction (John 5:17 – 20).
17 But Jesus responded to them, “My Father is still working, and I am working also.” 18 This is why the Jews began trying all the more to kill Him: Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.
19 Then Jesus replied, “I assure you: The Son is not able to do anything on His own, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does these things in the same way. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows Him everything He is doing, and He will show Him greater works than these so that you will be amazed.
2- Take note of scriptural principles (2 Timothy 3:16).
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness,
3- Listen to the witness of godly individuals.
a. Make sure a person’s spiritual life is on track before accepting their counsel (note Psalm 1:1).
1 How happy is the man
who does not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path of sinners
or join a group of mockers!
3. Deliver the Solution (Acts 15:23 – 35).
3. Deliver the Solution (Acts 15:23 – 35).
A- Deliver the solution through godly leaders (Acts 15:22).
A- Deliver the solution through godly leaders (Acts 15:22).
1- It does not matter who deals with the problem (Proverbs 10:11). (Proverbs 10:32).
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
B- Define the problem again (Acts 15:23 – 24).
B- Define the problem again (Acts 15:23 – 24).
1- Make the issues clear.
C- Deliver the solution (Acts 15:25 – 35).
C- Deliver the solution (Acts 15:25 – 35).
1- Recognize what is right.
2- Deliver the good word!
4. Determined to Overcome Disagreements (Acts 15:36 – 41).
4. Determined to Overcome Disagreements (Acts 15:36 – 41).
A- It is possible for godly people to disagree (Acts 15:36 – 39).
A- It is possible for godly people to disagree (Acts 15:36 – 39).
1- Especially on non-doctrinal issues.
B- Disagreements should not stop us from doing God’s work (Acts 15:39 – 41).
B- Disagreements should not stop us from doing God’s work (Acts 15:39 – 41).
1- It is better to agree to disagree and do God’s work separately than to cease doing God’s work.