Better Together Pt4
Dealing with Difficult People
Sunday, December 15, 2024
I.Better Together
A.Disagreements are Inevitable
1.Disagreements in marriage, family, church, and business are inevitable. Beginning with Cain and Able and throughout the entire Bible are major conflicts.
a.(Acts 15:36-40 NIV) Paul and Barnabas disagree.
2.True root causes of conflict and contention.
a.(Jas. 4:1-2 NIV)
B.Dealing with Difficult People
1.Overlook the offense from them.
a.(Prov. 10:12 CEV)
b.(Prov. 12:16 AMP)
c.(Prov. 19:11 NIV)
2.Pray for them.
a.(Matt. 5:43-44 NIV)
b.(Acts 7:54-59 NIV)
3.Forgive them.
a.(Luke 23:34 NIV)
b.(Col. 3:13 NLT)
4.Bless them.
a.(Luke 6:27-28 NIV)
b.(1 Pet. 3:9-12 TPT)
5.Do good to them.
a.(Rom. 12:17-21 NIV)
In closing…
The greatly forgiven greatly love. (ref. Luke 7:36-48)
[Pastor Lee Stokes]
