In order to handle conflict in a Scriptural manner, elders must act in the Spirit, act in love and act in humility. This message focuses on acting in love and humility, emphasizing specific principles to help elders handle conflict among themselves.
Lecture Outline Detailed Outline Remember ItLove defines how we should act when facing conflict. Love does not seek revenge. Love overcomes evil through prayer, forbearance, and kindness. Love covers a multitude of sins.
By practicing Christ-like humility, as described in Philippians 2:3-5.
- In an effort to cultivate and practice Christ-like servanthood, what are some ways that you could serve your fellow elders?
- The speaker gives a quote from Ken Sande, talking about overlooking offenses: “To truly overlook an offense means to deliberately decide not to talk about it, dwell on it, or let it grow into pent-up bitterness. If you cannot let go of an offense in this way, if it is too serious to overlook, or if it continues as part of a pattern in the other person’s life, then you will need to go and talk to the other person about it in a loving and constructive manner.” If put into practice, how does this change how you might react when someone wrongs you? Are there people you need to confront, or are there issues that you need to start overlooking?
- Memorize Philippians 2:3-5 to remind yourself of the kind of humility that is required of every believer.