It’s impossible to engage in relationships and escape experiencing conflict. In the worst case, conflict and strife fracture the ties that bind people together. The Bible in Genesis tells the story of Cain, who permitted strife and jealousy to escalate to the point where he murdered his brother, Abel.
God never intended for strife to become so out of bounds that it overshadows the bonds of loyalty. Escalation of arguments are an ill-faded attempt to close the emotional distance that is so threatening. What breaks the bond that binds a relationship together is loss of trust.
Essential to mending or repairing a relationship is the mutual desire to understand what is possible in terms of realistic expectations. Taking responsibility for being the cause or perpetuating conflict is essential to restoration.
Search your heart and be open to the truth God longs to instill in you. It is possible for confession to bring forgiveness and peace.
Don’t
turn away from God’s Spirit…Put everything to the test. Accept what is good and
don’t have anything to do with evil.
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Thessalonians 5:19-22 Contemporary English Version
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