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*Ten Commandments for Difficult Conversations*
Michael Zigarelli
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! I. Pray for Inner Peace
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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”
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(Philippians 4:6)
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Don’t Assume Their Motivation*
“The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out”
(Proverbs 20:5)
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Deal with the Problem Quickly
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“Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry”
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(Ephesians 4:26)
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Deal with the Problem Privately
! “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you”
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(Matthew 18:15)
! V. Listen Before Answering
! “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry”
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(James 1:19)
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Tame Your Tongue
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“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing”
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(Proverbs 12:18)
! VII.
Ignore Petty Insults
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“A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult”
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(Proverbs 12:16)
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Seek a Win-Win Solution
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“Look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others”
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(Philippians 2:4)
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Try Forgiveness
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“Forgive, and you will be forgiven”
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(Luke 6:37)
! X. Repay Evil with Good
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“Bless those who persecute you…overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:14, 21)
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