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For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with

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For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all

  • eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s

Armies will make this happen! Isaiah 9:6-7

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Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members

  • f one body you are called to live in peace.

Colossians 3:14-15

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What to do when there is disharmony

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Difficult situations are part of life

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)

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  • 1. Respect the other person

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This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:12-13

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  • 1. Respect the other person

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Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

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  • 1. Respect the other person

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We bless those who curse us. We are patient with those who abuse us. 1 Corinthians 4:12

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  • 2. Respect the problem

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Don’t oversimplify or downplay or think the person is the problem; instead prepare.

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Optimist: a disagreement is just a misunderstanding/difference

  • f opinion between two well-intentioned people

Pessimist: differences are an ill-intentioned attack

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  • 2. Respect the problem

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You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. Genesis 50:20

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When we get God’s perspective on a problem, we see that his plans are perfect.

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  • 3. Respect yourself

Bring your EMOTIONS to God.

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  • 3. Respect yourself

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Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Psalm 4:4

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  • 3. Respect yourself

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Then Joseph hurried from the room because he was overcome with emotion for his brother. He went into his private room, where he broke down and wept. Genesis 43:30

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  • 3. Respect yourself

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Bring your actions to God

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Passive Aggressive

punish threaten or accuse impose behaviour Wise action

Midpoint

refocus on content do nothing play along

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  • 1. Respect the other person
  • 2. Respect the problem
  • 3. Respect yourself
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Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of

  • ne body you are called to live in peace.

Colossians 3:14-15