Harmony

He did not mean that they replaced the joy of the Lord, but rather that life was better because he knew them. They brought him joy even while he was awaiting trial.

(4.) He loved them and gloried in them

“my crown” their response to the gospel would bring him joy on judgment day. The imagery of the crown speaks of the reward God gives.

This is like putting a topical anesthesia on a wound before you clean it out with hydrogen peroxide.

“In This way” – in the way that he had just told them in Chapters 1-3. With a single mind, a submissive mind, and a spiritual mind, as citizens of heaven, stand firm.

“Stand firm” Continually stand firm. Be steadfast in the Lord

Application: What are you steadfast in now? Job, friendship, entertainment (don’t ever miss your favorite show?). Stand firm in Jesus Christ. Be secure in your mind that He is your all in all.

II. Defer To Each Other (2-3)

True Stories: Why Stir up Old Issues?

Our family moved to this church planting situation ready for a new situation and ministry. The boys were ready for a larger high school, my wife was ready for a change, and I was ready for a challenge.

The church had been meeting for two years. The congregation was still grieving their former pastor, who had gone to the mission field. I soon learned that this town played hardball when dealing with conflict and that culture affected the churches: the previous year, 25% of the churches had split.

And then I heard that the church I was pastoring had started from a church split.

Upon investigating, I found that a neighboring church had gone through a severe crisis two and a half years ago. Because of that crisis, four families withdrew and began meeting in a home. They eventually founded the church I was pastoring. Then five months before I came, our church had a split and three of the original four families left. Something in this situation was begging for healing, but where to start?

I don't mind Christians leaving a church because God has led them to another church. But when Christians complain to the community about their former church, the enemy gets an easy victory. I decided this would be our starting point. I went to the new pastor of the neighboring church and asked if we could make an apology to his church for the divisive behavior of the past. He didn't want to stir up old issues, but finally graciously gave us permission to speak to his people.

Then I went to the leaders of our church and presented the problem and opportunity. They didn't want to stir up old issues either, but eventually agreed to write an apology that we could read at the other church. One of the leaders wrote the apology by consulting with each leader, and that document served as a point of agreement for all the leaders of our church.

For several weeks the other pastor and I communicated with our two churches, preparing them for what we would do. The Sunday finally arrived. Our leaders and I went to the neighboring church at the beginning of their service. The pastor acknowledged us and I went to the front. As I read the statement, several people in the church wiped tears away.

Then the pastor asked each of our leaders to say something. In humility they each spoke of their desire for working in unity and not bitterness. Then the pastor graciously praised us and what we wanted to accomplish. Five minutes later we were headed to our church rejoicing and feeling God's smile on us.

The negotiating and communicating for the act of reading an apology took time and effort. But the prayer burden for this was bigger than I expected, and during those prayers, I had to confront some areas in my past. I was surprised that in order to lead our church in unity, I had to deal with an area of my childhood. Once dealt with, I could deal with leading the church.

The results? Several weeks later we celebrated with a picnic shared by our two churches. It was a wonderful time of fellowship with an atmosphere of peace and hope. And our church hasn't had another split. Praise the Lord for the things He leads us to do.

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A. Two Part Harmony

Philippians 4:2 NASB95

2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord.

“Euodia” means a “prosperous journey.”

“Syntyche” means a “pleasant acquaintance.”

They were contentious, rather than content. Someone has called them Odious and Soon-Touchy.

Their names appear in the ancient inscriptions. The women of Macedonia held a high social place in that age. These good women helped the apostle in Christian labours, “Inasmuch as they laboured with me in the gospel.” As women were not allowed to preach (1 Tim. 2:12), it is evident that their service was of a more private kind, either in instructing the young or, more probably, in instructing female converts who were not accessible to members of the other sex

it probably was not a doctrinal problem since Paul wrote about those matters when they came up; it was divisive enough to cause the church to write to Paul about it; either upon a civil case (it may be they were engaged in a law-suit) or a religious account-it may be they were of different opinions and sentiments.

φρονέω think, have in mind (φ́ φφ. τά with gen. think the thoughts of, have one’s mind controlled by; τὸ αὐτὸ φ́ φφ. or ἕν φ́ φφ. live in harmony of mind, agree with one another; ὑψηλὰ φ́ φφ. be proud, have proud thoughts); care for, be concerned about (τὸ φρονεῖν concern, care Php 4:10); think highly of (Ro 14:6a)[1]

B. Three Part Harmony

Philippians 4:3 NASB95

3 Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

the entire church was asked to intercede on behalf of these women; and the fellowship and ministry of the church faced a major crisis because of it.

If the women could not resolve the problem themselves, they were to secure a mediator.

Application:

Conflict resolution – The Four G's

1st G: Glorify God

When the Apostle Paul urged the Corinthians to live "to the glory of God," he was not talking about one hour on Sunday morning. He wanted them to show God honor and bring him praise in day-to-day life, especially by the way that they resolved personal conflicts (see “31 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31, NASB95).

As mentioned above, you can glorify God in the midst of conflict by trusting him, obeying him, and imitating him (see “4 So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:4–6, NASB95). One of the best ways to keep these concerns uppermost in your mind is to regularly ask yourself this focusing question: "How can I please and honor the Lord in this situation?"

2nd G: Get the log out of your own eye

One of the most challenging principles of peacemaking is set forth in Matthew 7:5, where Jesus says, "You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye."

There are generally two kinds of "logs" you need to look for when dealing with conflict. First, you need to ask whether you have had a critical, negative, or overly sensitive attitude that has led to unnecessary conflict.

The second kind of log you must deal with is actual sinful words and actions. Because you are often blind to your own sins, you may need an honest friend or advisor who will help you to take an objective look at yourself and face up to your contribution to a conflict.

When you identify ways that you have wronged another person, it is important to admit your wrongs honestly and thoroughly. One way to do this is to use the Seven A's of Confession.

1. Address everyone involved (All those whom you affected)

2. Avoid if, but, and maybe (Do not try to excuse your wrongs)

3. Admit specifically (Both attitudes and actions)

4. Acknowledge the hurt (Express sorrow for hurting someone)

5. Accept the consequences (Such as making restitution)

6. Alter your behavior (Change your attitudes and actions)

7. Ask for forgiveness

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The most important aspect of getting the log out of your own eye is to go beyond the confession of wrong behavior and face up to the root cause of that behavior. The Bible teaches that conflict comes from the desires that battle in your heart (James 4:1-3; Matt. 15:18-19). Some of these desires are obviously sinful, such as wanting to conceal the truth, bend others to your will, or have revenge. In many situations, however, conflict is fueled by good desires that you have elevated to sinful demands, such as a craving to be understood, loved, respected, or vindicated.

3rd G: Gently Restore

Another key principle of peacemaking involves an effort to help others understand how they have contributed to a conflict. When Christians think about talking to someone else about a conflict, one of the first verses that comes to mind is Matthew 18:15: "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you." If this verse is read in isolation, it seems to teach that we must always use direct confrontation to force others to admit they have sinned. If the verse is read in context, however, we see that Jesus had something much more flexible and beneficial in mind than simply standing toe to toe with others and describing their sins.

Just before this passage, we find Jesus' wonderful metaphor of a loving shepherd who goes to look for a wandering sheep and then rejoices when it is found (Matt. 18:12–14). Thus, Matthew 18:15 is introduced with a theme of restoration, not condemnation. Jesus repeats this theme just after telling us to "go and show him his fault" by adding, "If he listens to you, you have won your brother over." And then he hits the restoration theme a third time in verses 21–35, where he uses the parable of the unmerciful servant to remind us to be as merciful and forgiving to others as God is to us (Matt. 18:21–35).

"Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently." Our attitude should be one of gentleness rather than anger, and our purpose should be to restore rather than condemn.

Yet even before you go to talk with someone, remember that it is appropriate to overlook minor offenses ( “11 A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.” (Proverbs 19:11, NASB95). As a general rule, an offense should be overlooked if you can answer "no" to all of the following questions:

· Is the offense seriously dishonoring God?

· Has it permanently damaged a relationship?

· Is it seriously hurting other people? and

· Is it seriously hurting the offender himself?

If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, an offense is too serious to overlook, in which case God commands you to go and talk with the offender privately and lovingly about the situation. As you do so, remember to:

Pray for humility and wisdom

Plan your words carefully (think of how you would want to be confronted)

Anticipate likely reactions and plan appropriate responses (rehearsals can be very helpful)

Choose the right time and place (talk in person whenever possible)

Assume the best about the other person until you have facts to prove otherwise (“27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.” (Proverbs 11:27, NASB95)

Listen carefully (“13 He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.” (Proverbs 18:13, NASB95)

Speak only to build others up (“29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.” (Ephesians 4:29, NASB95)

Ask for feedback from the other person

Recognize your limits (only God can change people; see Rom. 12:18; 2 Tim. 2:24-26)

If an initial conversation does not resolve a conflict, do not give up. Review what was said and done, and look for ways to make a better approach during a follow up conversation. It may also be wise to ask a spiritually mature friend for advice on how to approach the other person more effectively. Then try again with even stronger prayer support.

If repeated, careful attempts at a private discussion are not fruitful, and if the matter is still too serious to overlook, you should ask one or two other people to meet with you and your opponent and help you to resolve your differences through mediation, arbitration, or accountability

Matthew 18:16–20 NASB95

16 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed. 17 “If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 18 “Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven. 19 “Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. 20 “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”

1 Corinthians 6:1–8 NASB95

1 Does any one of you, when he has a case against his neighbor, dare to go to law before the unrighteous and not before the saints? 2 Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts? 3 Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life? 4 So if you have law courts dealing with matters of this life, do you appoint them as judges who are of no account in the church? 5 I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not among you one wise man who will be able to decide between his brethren, 6 but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers? 7 Actually, then, it is already a defeat for you, that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded? 8 On the contrary, you yourselves wrong and defraud. You do this even to your brethren.

4th G: Go and be reconciled

One of the most unique features of biblical peacemaking is the pursuit of genuine forgiveness and reconciliation. Even though Christians have experienced the greatest forgiveness in the world, we often fail to show that forgiveness to others. To cover up our disobedience we often use the shallow statement, "I forgive her—I just don't want to have anything to do with her again." Just think, however, how you would feel if God said to you, "I forgive you; I just don't want to have anything to do with you again"?

Praise God that he never says this! Instead, he forgives you totally and opens the way for genuine reconciliation. He calls you to forgive others in exactly the same way: "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you" (Col. 3:12-14; see also 1 Cor. 13:5; Psalm 103:12; Isa. 43:25). One way to imitate God's forgiveness is to make the Four Promises of Forgiveness when you forgive someone.

1. "I will not dwell on this incident."

2. "I will not bring up this incident again and use it against you."

3. "I will not talk to others about this incident."

4. "I will not let this incident stand between us or hinder our personal relationship."

By making and keeping these promises, you can tear down the walls that stand between you and your offender. You promise not to dwell on or brood over the problem or to punish by holding the person at a distance. You clear the way for your relationship to develop unhindered by memories of past wrongs. This is exactly what God does for us, and it is what he calls us to do for others.

Remember that forgiveness is a spiritual process that you cannot fully accomplish on your own. Therefore, as you seek to forgive others, continually ask God for grace to enable you to imitate his wonderful forgiveness toward you.

Get Help from the Church

When individual advice does not enable you to resolve a dispute, you should ask one or two mutually respected friends to meet with you and your opponent to help you settle your difference through mediation or arbitration (see Matt. 18:16-17; 1 Cor. 6:1-8). For more information on how to get guidance and assistance in resolving a dispute.

True Stories: The Defective Garage

There ought to be a rule," thought Pastor Munson, "against church members doing business with one another. Something always goes wrong, and then the pastor gets pulled into the mess." Bill Hinton was sitting in Pastor Munson's office, fuming over the fact that Stan Jones was refusing to finish paying him for building a new garage. "That cheapskate is holding back $3,000 to cover a bunch of imaginary repairs he thinks I need to make. I can't pay my subcontractors, and they're screaming for their money. If he doesn't pay by tomorrow, I'm going to hire an attorney and make him wish he never dreamed of having a garage in the first place." Bill calmed down after Pastor Munson promised to look into the matter. When he later called Stan, he heard a very different story. "Imaginary repairs!" Stan exclaimed. "The overhead door has such big cracks in it that I can see daylight through them! I'm not paying for that kind of work." Pastor Munson listened to Bill's story and then assured him that he would do what he could to solve the problem. Help me, Lord, he prayed as he hung up the phone. I'd like to stay out of this, but I know I've got to help them. Please show me what to do. After a moment's reflection, he decided to call one of his deacons, who was a respected building contractor and leader in the church. "Tom, I need some help. Two of our men are involved in a dispute over a building project. I'd like to put together a mediation team as quickly as possible." "You must be talking about Bill and Stan," said Tom. "I've already heard the rumors. What can I do?" After hearing more details, he said, "I suggest asking Nancy Wilson and Ron Tripp to work with us. Their business experience and spiritual maturity would add a lot of wisdom and credibility to the effort." "Good!" responded Pastor Munson. "You contact them, and I'll tell Bill and Stan what we're planning." It took some coaxing, but the following Saturday the two men met with Tom, Nancy, and Ron. Tom guided them through two hours of initial story-telling. To diffuse their arguing and get firsthand information, he suggested that the group drive over to see the garage for themselves. In less than an hour, they learned enough to start guiding the two men toward a solution. When they returned to the church, the mediators met privately with Bill first. Gently but firmly they helped him to face up to the fact that the garage did have several major defects. "You're right," he finally conceded, "I know there are a few things I need to finish. I would have done it right away if Stan hadn't gotten so self-righteous about the whole thing." Shifting their focus to Stan, the mediators talked privately with him about his contribution to the problem. Since they were dealing with his heart rather than with visible construction defects, it was not easy to get him to see how he had blown a simple problem into a consuming dispute. Finally, they urged him to read

Matthew 7:12 NASB95

12 “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

James 4:11–12 NASB95

11 Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy; but who are you who judge your neighbor?

Ephesians 4:29 NASB95

29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

and to ask God to show him whether he had properly lived out these passages toward Bill. A second meeting was scheduled, but it never happened. The day before they were supposed to meet again, Bill called Tom to cancel the meeting. At first Tom thought that Bill was backing out of the conciliation process, but he could not have been more wrong. "No, you don't understand," Bill said, "Yesterday I realized that it was up to Stan and me to solve this. So I called him and asked if we could meet for a cup of coffee. When we got together I admitted that I had failed to complete the garage properly. He interrupted and said he was wrong for being such a perfectionist! After that, it didn't take long to work things out. I agreed to put in a new garage door and fix the other things within two weeks. I said I'd wait until then for final payment, but Stan gave me a $3,000 check. I just paid the subs, and I think they were pretty surprised when I told them how we worked out our differences." "What a great testimony!" Tom exclaimed. "We sure didn't do it on our own," responded Bill. "Stan and I needed to hear what you said to us last week. We're both pretty stubborn, and the Lord used you to get us back on the right track http://www.peacemaker.net/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=aqKFLTOBIpH&b=1084141&ct=1246035¬oc=1#sthash.xZIzY7zL.dpuf

When you are in unresolved conflict with people, your mind is scattered, not secure.

III. Determine Your Attitude

Philippians 4:4 NASB95

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!

Christian joy is a mood independent of our immediate circumstances. If it were dependent on our surroundings, then, indeed, it would be as uncertain as an unprotected candle burning on a gusty day.

Joy in God is a duty of great consequence in the Christian life; and Christians need to be again and again called to it. If good men have not a continual feast of joy, it is their own fault.

Maybe you can’t rejoice in your circumstances, but you can always rejoice in the Lord!

It is a command, so it depends only on you obeying. You choose to rejoice or be a bitter grump.

IV. Demonstration Your Character

Philippians 4:5 NASB95

5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.

by Dr. Alfred J. Poirier, former Chairman of the Peacemaker Ministries Board of Directors

A large church in the east had come to the point of splitting. Factions and divisions had formed within the church, rousing a sense of strife that permeated the entire church community. Some members had left the church, abandoning ship. The pastor was pitted against the church leaders, the leaders against one another and the congregation, and members of the congregation against the pastor. These conflicts had been building for almost two years, and they finally erupted in full force at a congregational meeting. Words were spoken that never should have been expressed. When the pastor was slandered publicly, some in the congregation applauded in agreement while others murmured threats. Seeing the danger ahead, the leaders called Peacemaker Ministries and asked for help in restoring peace. This step offered a new ray of hope. The leaders realized they did not know how to resolve the problem. They were stumped, but they were seeking help.

Our first on-site visit was largely devoted to listening and teaching. My teammate, Gary, and I had to hear exactly what was happening. Moreover, we had to lay a biblical foundation for the way conflicts are to be resolved. In our teaching we stressed that what God required was a change of heart. James 4:1-2 asks, "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight." This truth is not as obvious as you might think. Too often when we are in conflict with another person, we think that the catalyst that caused the conflict was a specific issue. But the specific issues may be only the occasion or excuse for conflict. It is through our hearts that conflicts precipitate into fights and quarrels. So it was with this church: each person's desire had escalated to the level of a demand. It was our job to present the truth of James 4, but it was God's job to reveal it to each individual person. And He did.

When we returned three months later, we found that God had indeed begun to work in a number of hearts. The aim for our second visit was to prepare the church for a reconciliation service on Sunday night. We encouraged the church leaders to publicly confess their sins before the pastor, his wife, and the entire congregation. We also worked to provide an opportunity for the pastor and his wife, as well as the congregation, to grant forgiveness, confess their own sins, and affirm one another in Christ. Gary and I had many meetings Friday evening and all day Saturday, speaking with various groups within the church. On Saturday night we met with the congregation and found that they were not of one mind. There was conflict over the real cause of their problems: Was it this issue or that issue, or was it each person's heart? Gary was aiming toward their hearts, and the people resisted it. Again and again they tried to lay blame on something other than their own selfish, demanding hearts. But Gary was bold and persisted in presenting the truth. I even had a few moments of doubt about whether or not we had missed something in our assessment of their problems.

Gary and I pressed on with the people Saturday night, but the church looked like it was going to split at any moment. I was praying, "God, show them their hearts—judgments, suspicions, anger, and bitterness." Though we prayed, we could not see any softening. We went away discouraged that night. How could a reconciliation service take place after a display like that? Sunday morning I preached on John 17:20-23. This passage is one of my favorites, because it records for us Jesus' prayer on the night he was betrayed. Jesus really allows us to see his heart, and his heart is for us to be one and to love one another as the Father loves the Son and the Son loves the Father. I preached earnestly, out of my deep desire that they see the truth. More meetings followed that afternoon. Even the leaders did not appear to be making the kind of progress we thought was needed. Only three leaders said they would make individual confessions. That was a good start, but there were twenty-two others. I was asking, "God, can you turn the hearts of this people and grant them broken and contrite hearts?" We would have to wait until that evening to see.

The evening reconciliation service came. Here it was. What would it look like? We knew there were a few people who planned to confess that night. Would their confessions be made sincerely, or would they be offered just for show? How would the congregation respond? What would the pastor and his wife say in response? We began the service with a few songs, and then I gave a brief talk, establishing a framework for the way the service was to be conducted. When I finished, the entire leadership body, twenty-three people, walked up and faced the congregation. One of the leaders was the first to step to the mic. He began to read aloud the corporate confession of sin that the leaders had put together. Then he took his eyes off his notes and looked straight at the pastor and his wife and said, "We have sinned against you and caused you great pain." You could tell by the tears in his eyes and the quiver in his voice that he was speaking from his heart. Then another leader stepped up, confessed his sins, and sincerely asked for forgiveness from the pastor and the congregation. And then another leader. And soon more spoke. We had expected two or three, but a least seven or eight came forward. We did not hear confessions weakened by the words "if," "but," or "maybe." Instead, we heard each one admit specific sins. You might think this would be a sure way for someone in a position of leadership to lose the respect of others. But in my eyes, and in the congregation's eyes, these men grew in stature.

After the leaders had made their confession, it was the pastor and his wife who next stepped up and addressed us all. Up to this point, we did not know what to expect. In fact, the pastor's wife had told us that if the service had been a week earlier, she would not have even attended. But she was a different woman that night. She shared how she had been hurt, something the congregation needed to hear. Then she began to admit her own sins. She looked at each of the leaders and confessed, "In my heart I've murdered each of you men. I was so wrong. Please forgive me." How free she looked after that! Her bitterness had been taken away. Then her husband, the pastor, spoke. He, too, granted the leaders forgiveness, then he confessed his own sins. Though he had the opportunity to lecture the leaders and the congregation, instead he focused on his own pride and ambition. It really humbled me as he shared sins of which I have been guilty.

Finally, the members of the congregation had the opportunity to speak. It began slowly. First one here and another there repented of sin, divisiveness, and hardness of heart. Then it seemed everyone wanted a chance to approach the mike. One confession led to another. Everyone pointed at himself or herself. Each one became his own chief accuser. As the confessions continued, it was evident that the Holy Spirit was stirring their hearts. Eight o'clock came and a gentle quietness fell upon us all. I closed the meeting with prayer, but I felt unsure about ending the service. It seemed that God desired for something more to happen, and it did. As I dismissed the people, I could tell they yearned for more. I suggested that those who wanted to stay could just turn around and greet each other. They did. In fact, they hugged and wept and confessed and forgave each other for so long that Gary and I finally made a quiet exit. We knew these people were in good hands, God's hands. I thanked the Lord for how often others have overlooked my sin, and, when necessary, confronted me in order to restore me. God is not through with any of us yet. There are great things He has for all of us.

[1] Newman, B. M., Jr. (1993).A Concise Greek-English dictionary of the New Testament. Stuttgart, Germany: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft.

This is the kind of harmony that God can achieve in the hearts of His people. This is the kind of harmony that expects from His people. I don’t know of any bitterness or onflict stewing in our church, but if there is, I hope that you are challenged by this passage to live in harmony. Maybe there is bitterness in your family or in your work relationships. My hope is that you will put these principles into practice in your situation so you can live in harmony.

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