Some guides on Conflict Resolution

 

Seek God's Guidance (Matthew 18:15-17): 

Before confronting the situation, pray for wisdom and guidance from God to approach the conflict with the right heart and attitude. 

Go to the Person Alone (Matthew 18:15): Safety caution, not do it if the other person has threaten you or you think there may be physical harm done.

Initiate the resolution process by speaking to the other person one-on-one first. This is the most direct and effective way to address the issue. 

Be Humble and Quick to Listen (James 1:19): 

Approach the conversation with a humble heart, ready to truly listen and understand their perspective before speaking. 

Speak the Truth in Love (Ephesians 4:15): 

Communicate your concerns honestly and clearly, but always with kindness, compassion, and without judgment or slander. 

Admit Your Part (Matthew 7:3-5): 

Take responsibility for your own faults and contribution to the conflict, just as Jesus challenged the people to remove the "plank" from their own eye before the "speck" in another's. 

Pursue Reconciliation, Not Winning: 

The primary goal is to restore the relationship and promote peace, not to "win" the argument or prove yourself right. 

Forgive (Ephesians 4:32): 

Extend forgiveness to the other person, following the example of Christ's forgiveness toward us. 

Involve Others If Necessary (Matthew 18:16): 

If the one-on-one approach doesn't work, bring in one or two trusted, godly individuals as witnesses to help facilitate reconciliation. 

Tell It to the Church (Matthew 18:17): 

If the conflict remains unresolved, it can be brought to the broader church community, which is expected to handle the matter with love and pure motives. 

Trust God's Plan: 

Some conflicts may not resolve immediately; continue to trust that God is working in His timing and continue to pray for resolution