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Pursue Peace - Fourth in a 6-part series titled: Relationship Goals: God’s Design for Friendship, Dating, Marriage & Sex | Pastor Matt Friend | 03.17.19
Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional. - Max Lucado
Six Steps for Turning Conflict into Peace
1. Realize all conflict arises from unmet expectations. (5:2-6)
Song of Songs 5:2 NIV
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Six Steps for Turning Conflict into Peace
2. Allow time and space for God to change everyone’s heart. (5:6-16)
Song of Songs 5:6 NIV
Proverbs 30:33 NIV
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Six Steps for Turning Conflict into Peace
3. Reach out and try reconciling as soon as possible. (5:6; 6:1-3)
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Six Steps for Turning Conflict into Peace
4. Stop, communicate, and listen. (6:4-12)
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Six Steps for Turning Conflict into Peace
5. Forgive and “remember to forget” as soon as possible. (6:4-12)
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Romans 5:8 NLT
Luke 23:34 KJV
Song of Songs 6:4 NIV
Six Steps for Turning Conflict into Peace
6. Fight for a new normal. Start a new “dance.” (6:13)
Song of Songs 6:13 NIV
Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.