FIGHT FOR TEAM UNITY: CLEAR UP RELATIONSHIPS

WINNING WAYS – PART 4

Move toward the

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3 Ways To Fight For Unity

1 . Go

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. —Ephesians 4:26–27

Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. —Matthew 5:23–24

God values

over rituals.

If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. —Luke 17:3

If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. —Matthew 18:15

2 . Go

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. —Ephesians 4:2–3

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. —Colossians 3:13

Forgiven people

people.

Live from a place of

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Hurt people

people.

Go to

before going to them.

3 . Go

5 Ways To C.L.E.A.R. Up the Relationship Wisely

C -

Your Part

You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. —Matthew 7:5

“I was

, will you forgive me?”

L -

Intently

To answer before listening— that is folly and shame. —Proverbs 18:13

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, —James 1:19b

E -

Humbly

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. —Romans 12:15

A -

Your Approach

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. —Proverbs 12:18

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. —Proverbs 15:1

When fights heat up, turn the volume

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Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. —Proverbs 25:15

R -

The Relationship

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. —James 3:18

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. —Romans 12:18

For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! —Romans 5:10

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. —Matthew 5:9