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Podcast highlights:
- Confrontation is a part of life —whether we are in the giving or the receiving end of the conversation.
- In the time leading up to the conversation, it’s IMPERATIVE to guard your mind against negative, accusing thoughts about the person/situation with the help of the Lord. Otherwise, we build up a case based on emotion–and emotions lead to comments, tones and attitudes that are counterproductive and destructive to the relationship.
- If we go into the conversation prayerfully, with forgiveness, humility and the heart to resolve the situation, that will typically disarm the individual, thus fostering an environment of understanding and healing.
Scripture references:
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord (Isaiah 54:17).
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? (James 2:20).
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression (Proverbs 19:11).
I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me (Philippians 4:13).
Charity [love] suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; (I Corinthians 13:4-5).
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it (1 Peter 3:11).
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God (Matthew 5:9).
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8).
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee (Isaiah 26:3).
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger (Proverbs 15:1).
So what are your thoughts on our topic-du-jour? What goes on in your mind when you’ve been offended and need to confront someone? Do you stick with the facts, or does the conversation take a emotional/personal turn? Please head to the comments section below and let’s chat some more!
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