The purpose of this assignment is for the Writer to answering eight of fifthteen questions at the end of chapter 8, “Speak the Truth in Love,” in the textbook, The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict supporting suggestions with scripture and text references. In addition, the assignment will discuss the best time to take others involved conflict into a conflict resolution scenario.
Questions and Answers
1. When you talk to or about your opponent, what might you be tempted to say that would be harmful or worthless? Ken Sande stated that “words play a key role in almost every conflict, proper words promote understanding while misused words usually aggravate conflicts and drive people away”. Here, this writer stated that …show more content…
How can you offer hope to the other person by focusing won what God has done and is doing? Ken Sande stated that “bringing the gospel is demonstrate and commended throughout Scripture, in that, Paul’s gracious greeting held out hope for forgiveness and change by reminding the Corinthians of what God had already done for the through Christ”. The writer has experienced that the word of God offers hope that no man can never fill the void of moving forward while Proverbs 12:25, “ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad”. Alfred Poirier stated that “every time we are in conflict we need to consider the part we have played and confess”. Moreover, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are …show more content…
What can you say that would clearly communicate your love can concern for your opponent? The clearly communicate your love to your component, Ken Sande stated: “that there are times to speak to others in a firm or blunt manner; however, God commands us to speak the truth to each another, to speak the truth in love”. This writer has experienced the firm and blunt manner of critique from others in the church as sharpening iron with iron; however, the Author had to quickly remind the church the is not their job, but the body of Christ that should be treated with respect and love as how Christian should communicate with another, regardless of the circumstance. With this said, Ephesian 4:29, “ Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification ]according to the need of the moment so that it will give grace to those who
Questions and Answers
1. When you talk to or about your opponent, what might you be tempted to say that would be harmful or worthless? Ken Sande stated that “words play a key role in almost every conflict, proper words promote understanding while misused words usually aggravate conflicts and drive people away”. Here, this writer stated that …show more content…
How can you offer hope to the other person by focusing won what God has done and is doing? Ken Sande stated that “bringing the gospel is demonstrate and commended throughout Scripture, in that, Paul’s gracious greeting held out hope for forgiveness and change by reminding the Corinthians of what God had already done for the through Christ”. The writer has experienced that the word of God offers hope that no man can never fill the void of moving forward while Proverbs 12:25, “ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad”. Alfred Poirier stated that “every time we are in conflict we need to consider the part we have played and confess”. Moreover, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are …show more content…
What can you say that would clearly communicate your love can concern for your opponent? The clearly communicate your love to your component, Ken Sande stated: “that there are times to speak to others in a firm or blunt manner; however, God commands us to speak the truth to each another, to speak the truth in love”. This writer has experienced the firm and blunt manner of critique from others in the church as sharpening iron with iron; however, the Author had to quickly remind the church the is not their job, but the body of Christ that should be treated with respect and love as how Christian should communicate with another, regardless of the circumstance. With this said, Ephesian 4:29, “ Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification ]according to the need of the moment so that it will give grace to those who