A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Conflict

Avoid Quarreling About Words

Avoid Quarreling About Words – 1 Timothy 6:3-5

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It is inevitable that we will disagree at times over what the Bible teaches. But we need to avoid quarreling about words and their meaning.

don't grumble

Don’t Grumble Against One Another – James 5:9

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Grumbling, or complaining, is all too common in our churches today. But James tells us to don't grumble. Instead look to build others up.

resolving conflict

Sermon on the Mount: Resolving Conflict – Matthew 5:21-26

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Jesus expands on the Law's prohibition against murder to include all kinds of conflict. We need to work at resolving that conflict quickly.

conflicts in the body

Arguing About the Meaning of Words: Avoid Conflict and Strife

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Christians share a common vocabulary. But the meaning of these words can vary. Be willing to discuss these words without conflict and strife.

resolving dissension

Resolving Dissension in the Church – Acts 6:1-7

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While resolving dissension in the church will not guarantee growth. But allowing it to fester will insure that growth does not occur.

conflicts in the body

Conflicts in the Body – James 4:1-10

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Conflicts in the body of Christ are all to unfortunately a common occurrence. And the root cause is often personal desires that conflict.