Resolving Conflict
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Matthew 18:15–17
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
Ephesians 4:31, 32
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Colossians 3:13
Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Ephesians 4:26
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
Luke 17:3
Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
James 1:19–21
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. / Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
Luke 6:27
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.