Love One Another - How to Resolve Conflict in Relationships, Part 1
03/19/25 • 28 min
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Do you ever wonder why good, Godly relationships have conflict? If I love God and you love God and we love each other, then shouldn’t we have a relationship free of conflict? Unfortunately, the answer is, no. Chip shares some ways of living in harmony with those around you and how to handle conflict effectively when it arises.
Main Points
How important is living in harmony?- Jesus prayed for it.
- Scripture commands it.
- The Church practiced it.
- The world was transformed by it.
- Growth/Unmet Needs
- Theological Differences
- Philosophical Differences
- Personality Differences
- Carnality
- Refuse to tolerate disunity.
- Embrace conflict as normal and unavoidable.
- Be the initiator in conflict resolution.
- Deal with you before you deal with them.
- Meet together ASAP and outline the issue!
- If resolution does not occur, follow the Biblical guidelines of Matthew 18
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About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
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Do you ever wonder why good, Godly relationships have conflict? If I love God and you love God and we love each other, then shouldn’t we have a relationship free of conflict? Unfortunately, the answer is, no. Chip shares some ways of living in harmony with those around you and how to handle conflict effectively when it arises.
Main Points
How important is living in harmony?- Jesus prayed for it.
- Scripture commands it.
- The Church practiced it.
- The world was transformed by it.
- Growth/Unmet Needs
- Theological Differences
- Philosophical Differences
- Personality Differences
- Carnality
- Refuse to tolerate disunity.
- Embrace conflict as normal and unavoidable.
- Be the initiator in conflict resolution.
- Deal with you before you deal with them.
- Meet together ASAP and outline the issue!
- If resolution does not occur, follow the Biblical guidelines of Matthew 18
Broadcast Resource
Additional Resource Mentions
About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
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Previous Episode
Love One Another - How to Speak the Truth in Love, Part 2
Sometimes the truth really HURTS! Getting straight talk from a friend is about as fun as getting a speeding ticket. But we all need people in our lives who will honestly level with us! Chip explains why it’s so important to be a truth-telling-best-friend.
Main Points
Why must we admonish one another?- It is a command. --Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:14
- Because we all have “blind spots.” --Psalm 19:12; 139:23-24
- To become godly, holy, mature Christians. --Colossians 1:28-29
- It cultivates deep, loving relationships. --1 Thessalonians 2:8
- Because sin destroys a believer’s life. --Romans 6:23
- Because we are members of one another. Unchecked sin impacts the whole body --Romans 12:4-5
- It requires a life "full of goodness"
- It requires a life "filled with knowledge"
- It requires a "heart filled with love"
- Step #1: Examine your own life. --Matthew 7:3-5
- Step #2: Examine the Word. --2 Timothy 2:15
- Step #3: Examine your motives. --1 Corinthians 4:14
- Step #4: Set a time to meet privately. --Matthew 18:15
- Step #5: Ask specific questions to confirm data, and disarm the situation.
- Step #6: Tenderly point out the sin; show them the Scripture that applies to them.
- Step #7: If possible, develop a game-plan, timetable, and follow-up meeting for support and follow-through.
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About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
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Next Episode
Love One Another - How to Resolve Conflict in Relationships, Part 2
When conflict arises, it’s a lot easier to “put up your dukes” than it is to open up your arms and resolve the conflict, isn’t it? If you’re having a tough time resolving conflict before it erupts, then join Chip as he shares that God has a word of encouragement, just for you.
Main Points
How important is living in harmony?- Jesus prayed for it.
- Scripture commands it.
- The Church practiced it.
- The world was transformed by it.
- Growth/Unmet Needs
- Theological Differences
- Philosophical Differences
- Personality Differences
- Carnality
- Refuse to tolerate disunity.
- Embrace conflict as normal and unavoidable.
- Be the initiator in conflict resolution.
- Deal with you before you deal with them.
- Meet together ASAP and outline the issue!
- If resolution does not occur, follow the Biblical guidelines of Matthew 18
Broadcast Resource
Additional Resource Mentions
About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
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