Due to the serious nature of this evil one must follow the biblical guidelines to properly address an antagonist before he/she is allow to cripple the mission of the church. The Bible speaks if your bro5her sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every word may be confirmed by toe evidence of two or three witness (Haugk. 48). But Haugk reminds the reader that a disciple is known for their love for others, thus antagonists by nature are not acting as true follower and should be treated as such (John 13:35). The sheep have been given the charge to expose the wolf. The real tragedy is when the flock is devoured because they are too polite to cry, “Wolf” when they see one (Haugk. 49-50).
General church education serve to keep antagonists at bay in two ways. First, it make the sheep aware of what the wolves look like and how to avoid following such people. Secondly, it provides a foundation on which to build if more specific information become necessary.
Effective leader must use their authority to confront antagonists even if it means that it raffle some feathers in the process.
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48).
As a leader you will never make everyone happy.
Antagonist is never happy, they are all ways in a continual state of disgruntlement.
The many signs of an antagonist is that they strive for the position of leadership, authority and influence without ever embracing the role of serve.
Work Cited:
Haugk. Kenneth C; Perry. Scott R. Antagonists in the church: how to identify and deal with destructive conflict. Minneapolis. Augsburg Pub. House. © 1988. Print.
The Bible. King James Version.
General church education serve to keep antagonists at bay in two ways. First, it make the sheep aware of what the wolves look like and how to avoid following such people. Secondly, it provides a foundation on which to build if more specific information become necessary.
Effective leader must use their authority to confront antagonists even if it means that it raffle some feathers in the process.
• What is the difficulty in …show more content…
48).
As a leader you will never make everyone happy.
Antagonist is never happy, they are all ways in a continual state of disgruntlement.
The many signs of an antagonist is that they strive for the position of leadership, authority and influence without ever embracing the role of serve.
Work Cited:
Haugk. Kenneth C; Perry. Scott R. Antagonists in the church: how to identify and deal with destructive conflict. Minneapolis. Augsburg Pub. House. © 1988. Print.
The Bible. King James Version.