Proverbs, chapter twenty, verse three. Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, but any fool will quarrel. Let's pray. Father, We love you. We thank you for your word, and we thank you that there is great wisdom in your word. And so Lord, help us to take your word, not to just be hearers of it, but to be doers of it, and to apply it to our lives. And bless us Lord, as we walk in your ways. Before we pray in Jesus name. Amen.

Proverbs, chapter twenty, verse three. Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, but any fool will quarrel. Let's pray. Father, We love you. We thank you for your word, and we thank you that there is great wisdom in your word. And so Lord, help us to take your word, not to just be hearers of it, but to be doers of it, and to apply it to our lives. And bless us Lord, as we walk in your ways. Before we pray in Jesus name. Amen.

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Hi friends, Welcome to this episode of the Weekly Wisdom podcast from Pray dot Com. I'm Pastor Jeff Shree from Techsarcana, Texas, and today I want to talk to you about resolving conflict. And as well said, the best definition of conflict is this two people. You know, conflict is inevitable somewhere down the road. When two people are involved, married, couples, families, teammates, workmates, neighbors, friends, We're all going to encounter conflict in our relationships. Now. The goal of life is not to live conflict free. The goal is to resolve conflict in a godly way. So let me share with you six important keys to remember when facing conflict. Number one, seek wise counsel. In times of conflict, it's essential to seek wise counsel from trusted friends, family members, or a mentor. Share your struggles with someone a third party who can offer guidance and support. You know. It's often an outside perspective that can shed light on a situation and provide a calming influence for us. Proverbs fifteen twenty one reminds us plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. So seek wise counsel. Second key, watch for pride and anger. Proverbs thirteen, verse ten says pride leads to conflict. Now when our pride is wounded, we can easily lash out at the other person. And when you feel that anger rising up within you do a quick inventory to see if this is coming from wounded pride. If so, hold your tongue. Step away from the conflict until your emotions settle down. Remember God is opposed to the proud, but he gives grace to the humble. Thirdly, take the high road. Proverbs twenty six, verses four and five. Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. Answer a fool as his folly deserves, lest he be wise in his own eyes. Hey, when you're in conflict, refrain from attacking a person's character. Don't become disrespectful and condescending, don't threaten, and don't interrupt. Honor the Lord in the manner in which you conduct yourself. Take the high road when you're in a conflict. Key number four, be quick with forgiveness. Proverbs ten twelve. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions. Be quick to grant forgiveness when you're wronged, and be quick to seek forgiveness when you are in the wrong. Be quick with forgiveness. Key number five. Look for a win win scenario. You know, the goal in conflict resolution is not win lose. I win and you lose. Now, it's for both sides to win. And unless the conflict revolves around a clear biblical principle that cannot be compromised, a win win is certainly favorable, with both sides feeling respected, heard and validated. And then number six, don't get discouraged. Hey, life is filled with conflicts and Jesus calls us to be peace makers, not peace keepers. What's the difference? Peace Keepers avoid conflict at all costs, but peace makers deal with the difficult issues so that real peace can be enjoyed. As one man told me concerning his business partner, sometimes we have to go through the tunnel of turmoil to get to the tunnel of love. Now, if you will put these six keys into practice in your life and in your interpersonal conflicts, you will be amazed at the change in outcome. Let's pray, Father in Heaven, thank you for your word and for the wisdom that is found in your word. And Lord, we do want to be doers of the word and not just hearers who delude ourselves. So help us to consider these things, put them into practice in our lives, and to trust you in the midst of conflict, knowing God that you're at work, and help us to be soft clay in the hands of the Master, so you can mold us into the person you want us to be. For you, pray in Jesus name.

Hi friends, Welcome to this episode of the Weekly Wisdom podcast from Pray dot Com. I'm Pastor Jeff Shree from Techsarcana, Texas, and today I want to talk to you about resolving conflict. And as well said, the best definition of conflict is this two people. You know, conflict is inevitable somewhere down the road. When two people are involved, married, couples, families, teammates, workmates, neighbors, friends, We're all going to encounter conflict in our relationships. Now. The goal of life is not to live conflict free. The goal is to resolve conflict in a godly way. So let me share with you six important keys to remember when facing conflict. Number one, seek wise counsel. In times of conflict, it's essential to seek wise counsel from trusted friends, family members, or a mentor. Share your struggles with someone a third party who can offer guidance and support. You know. It's often an outside perspective that can shed light on a situation and provide a calming influence for us. Proverbs fifteen twenty one reminds us plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. So seek wise counsel. Second key, watch for pride and anger. Proverbs thirteen, verse ten says pride leads to conflict. Now when our pride is wounded, we can easily lash out at the other person. And when you feel that anger rising up within you do a quick inventory to see if this is coming from wounded pride. If so, hold your tongue. Step away from the conflict until your emotions settle down. Remember God is opposed to the proud, but he gives grace to the humble. Thirdly, take the high road. Proverbs twenty six, verses four and five. Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. Answer a fool as his folly deserves, lest he be wise in his own eyes. Hey, when you're in conflict, refrain from attacking a person's character. Don't become disrespectful and condescending, don't threaten, and don't interrupt. Honor the Lord in the manner in which you conduct yourself. Take the high road when you're in a conflict. Key number four, be quick with forgiveness. Proverbs ten twelve. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions. Be quick to grant forgiveness when you're wronged, and be quick to seek forgiveness when you are in the wrong. Be quick with forgiveness. Key number five. Look for a win win scenario. You know, the goal in conflict resolution is not win lose. I win and you lose. Now, it's for both sides to win. And unless the conflict revolves around a clear biblical principle that cannot be compromised, a win win is certainly favorable, with both sides feeling respected, heard and validated. And then number six, don't get discouraged. Hey, life is filled with conflicts and Jesus calls us to be peace makers, not peace keepers. What's the difference? Peace Keepers avoid conflict at all costs, but peace makers deal with the difficult issues so that real peace can be enjoyed. As one man told me concerning his business partner, sometimes we have to go through the tunnel of turmoil to get to the tunnel of love. Now, if you will put these six keys into practice in your life and in your interpersonal conflicts, you will be amazed at the change in outcome. Let's pray, Father in Heaven, thank you for your word and for the wisdom that is found in your word. And Lord, we do want to be doers of the word and not just hearers who delude ourselves. So help us to consider these things, put them into practice in our lives, and to trust you in the midst of conflict, knowing God that you're at work, and help us to be soft clay in the hands of the Master, so you can mold us into the person you want us to be. For you, pray in Jesus name.

Amen.

Amen.

Well, thanks for listening to this episode of Weekly Wisdom. I'm Pastor Jeff Shreeve and I would love to connect with you. Visit my ministry website at Fromhis Heart dot org for resources, materials, and other opportunities to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus and for more wisdom to last a lifetime, and to make prayer priority in your life. Download thepray dot Com app listen. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with someone else in your life who might also need this word of encouragement. Thanks again for listening, Make it a great week, and may God richly bless you.

Well, thanks for listening to this episode of Weekly Wisdom. I'm Pastor Jeff Shreeve and I would love to connect with you. Visit my ministry website at Fromhis Heart dot org for resources, materials, and other opportunities to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus and for more wisdom to last a lifetime, and to make prayer priority in your life. Download thepray dot Com app listen. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with someone else in your life who might also need this word of encouragement. Thanks again for listening, Make it a great week, and may God richly bless you.