Bible Verses to Consider When Dealing with Confrontation | Praise Podcast

If the thought of confrontation has you running in the opposite direction, you are NOT alone! Today we share Bible verses to help, so tune in!

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00:00:01 --> 00:00:07 If the thought of confrontation has you running in the opposite direction, you are not alone.

00:00:07 --> 00:00:12 Today we share some Bible verses to help address the situation.

00:00:12 --> 00:00:15 Tune in.

00:00:15 --> 00:00:25 Hello and welcome to MoMo634, the daily podcast chock full of faith-filled inspiration and motivation.

00:00:25 --> 00:00:29 MoMo634 Motivational Moments just for today.

00:00:47 --> 00:00:58 I may have mentioned a few times on this podcast that there's a relationship between OCD and avoidance behaviors.

00:00:58 --> 00:01:05 And maybe I hinted at the fact that I can't stand to have people upset with me or not like me.

00:01:05 --> 00:01:12 So it should come as no shock that I despise confrontation.

00:01:12 --> 00:01:16 But to avoid addressing a problem can be disastrous.

00:01:17 --> 00:01:23 Addressing an issue doesn't necessarily mean confrontation, if done correctly.

00:01:23 --> 00:01:34 Matthew 18, 15-17, in Proscribing the Steps for Church Discipline, outlines some good steps for personal conflicts as well.

00:01:34 --> 00:01:38 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately.

00:01:39 --> 00:01:43 If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

00:01:43 --> 00:01:53 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.

00:01:53 --> 00:01:57 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church.

00:01:57 --> 00:02:04 And if he refuses to listen to even the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

00:02:06 --> 00:02:18 We tend to go blabbing to others first or use air quotes around seeking advice from a friend when sometimes we really want to vent or prove that we're right.

00:02:18 --> 00:02:22 When we're wrong, don't we want it kept quiet?

00:02:22 --> 00:02:33 So why shouldn't we do the same when we are wronged, or at least until we follow this roadmap and our motivation is correct, which is to restore the relationship.

00:02:34 --> 00:02:44 Further, as we've mentioned here before, anger isn't automatically a sin, according to Ephesians 4, 26 and 27.

00:02:44 --> 00:02:47 Be angry, yet do not sin.

00:02:47 --> 00:02:54 Do not let the sun set upon your anger and do not give the devil a foothold.

00:02:54 --> 00:02:57 Remember that the goal is to be at peace with all.

00:02:58 --> 00:03:03 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

00:03:03 --> 00:03:06 Romans 2 18.

00:03:06 --> 00:03:11 Forgiveness for what we've done is conditional upon forgiving others.

00:03:11 --> 00:03:22 And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.

00:03:22 --> 00:03:22 Mark 11 25.

00:03:26 --> 00:03:30 And forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors.

00:03:30 --> 00:03:33 Matthew 6, 12.

00:03:33 --> 00:03:35 Finally, pray.

00:03:35 --> 00:03:37 Pray for wisdom.

00:03:37 --> 00:03:46 Now, if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

00:03:46 --> 00:03:46 James 1, 5.

00:03:46 --> 00:03:49 And pray for peace.

00:03:51 --> 00:03:56 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

00:03:56 --> 00:03:57 Matthew 5, 9.

00:03:57 --> 00:04:06 A long time ago, someone told me, it's hard to hold a grudge against someone you are actively laying at the feet of God's throne.

00:04:08 --> 00:04:16 Dealing with problems right away can save misunderstandings, hard feelings, and yes, even confrontation.

00:04:16 --> 00:04:29 Our meme for today reminds us of this saying, dealing with problems right away and in the right way can actually reduce anxiety, not heighten it.

00:04:29 --> 00:04:34 What are your best tips for addressing conflicts and confrontation?

00:04:34 --> 00:04:34 Chime in below.

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