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Tell me if you have seen this before. People of faith acting like they have no faith. It can happen at work, on the basketball court, or (gasp) even at church.
Here is where we must double down and show that our faith in Christ is alive. We must approach the individual in love, correct the erring brother or sister, and disciple that person toward a stronger walk with the Lord. It is tough work for anyone to mentor or disciple fellow believers. It can be dirty, difficult, and burdensome. But there is a great reward in seeing others strengthen their faith.
Some folks will give you a self-help book or tract on anger management. Perhaps we should point to what has worked well in our past instead of proclaiming a new and better way. We already have a reference manual on conflict, the Bible. We should continue to use the Bible as the foundation of our faith, especially in matters of behavior. It can certainly speak to the need for correction, love, and forgiveness.
The Apostle Paul wrote to several churches that needed guidance in solving conflict and maintaining their Christian walk. Those letters comprise a large part of the New Testament. Jesus even addresses how to approach a sinning brother in Matthew 18:15-17. Another powerful passage is in Luke 17. Here we see the need for brothers and sisters to speak the truth in love and if the erring person repents, we must forgive. The offense and number are irrelevant. We are called to love one another. But keep in mind that any kind of disciplinary procedure should always have restoration of the sinning person as the ultimate goal.
I believe that a Biblical approach in resolving conflict is the best way forward for churches. It creates a transparent environment where people are open with each other, seeks righteous behavior in our world, and conveys Christ.
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Tell me if you have seen this before. People of faith acting like they have no faith. It can happen at work, on the basketball court, or (gasp) even at church.
Here is where we must double down and show that our faith in Christ is alive. We must approach the individual in love, correct the erring brother or sister, and disciple that person toward a stronger walk with the Lord. It is tough work for anyone to mentor or disciple fellow believers. It can be dirty, difficult, and burdensome. But there is a great reward in seeing others strengthen their faith.
Some folks will give you a self-help book or tract on anger management. Perhaps we should point to what has worked well in our past instead of proclaiming a new and better way. We already have a reference manual on conflict, the Bible. We should continue to use the Bible as the foundation of our faith, especially in matters of behavior. It can certainly speak to the need for correction, love, and forgiveness.
The Apostle Paul wrote to several churches that needed guidance in solving conflict and maintaining their Christian walk. Those letters comprise a large part of the New Testament. Jesus even addresses how to approach a sinning brother in Matthew 18:15-17. Another powerful passage is in Luke 17. Here we see the need for brothers and sisters to speak the truth in love and if the erring person repents, we must forgive. The offense and number are irrelevant. We are called to love one another. But keep in mind that any kind of disciplinary procedure should always have restoration of the sinning person as the ultimate goal.
I believe that a Biblical approach in resolving conflict is the best way forward for churches. It creates a transparent environment where people are open with each other, seeks righteous behavior in our world, and conveys Christ.
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