Building A Theological Library» Kevin Stilley http://www.buildingatheologicallibrary.com Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:54:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 The Peacemaker, by Ken Sande http://www.buildingatheologicallibrary.com/the-peacemaker-by-ken-sande/ http://www.buildingatheologicallibrary.com/the-peacemaker-by-ken-sande/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:59:43 +0000 admin http://www.buildingatheologicallibrary.com/?p=664 Looking for Biblical counsel on how to resolve conflicts? I have often thought that there is too much emphasis placed upon confrontation and negotiation in the counsel typically given. Consider this approach commended throughout Scripture:

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense” (Prov. 19:11; cf. 12:16; 15:18; 20:3).

“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out” (Prov. 17:14; cf. 26:17).

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8; cf. Prov. 10:12; 17:9)

Book Cover“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love” (Eph. 4:2).

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you” (Col. 3:13; cf. Eph. 4:32).

The above passages were taken from The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal ConflictThe Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande, Updated Edition (Grand Rapids, Baker Books, 2003) p. 82.

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