Examples of Conflict in the Bible
Euodia and Syntyche - Philippians 4:2-3
1. Conflict happens - normal part of a relationship
Its ultimate effect depends on our response to it
Are we sharping each other or making each other more dull - Proverbs 27:17
2. The goal is to agree
3. We may need help from a third party
David and the jealous king Saul - 1 Samuel 24:8-22
David's conduct with Saul was above reproach; He did everything he could to work things out
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people - Romans 12:18
Peace requires both parties to desire it
There are things that depend on us and others that are out of our conotrl