MY STORY
Why do you think it’s so hard for people to say they’re sorry?

When have you had to agree to disagree? Explain.

QUICK REVIEW
READ Colossians 3:12
In the message, Michael talked about how we are “holy and dearly loved” by God. Do you find it easy or difficult to see yourself as “holy and dearly loved”? Explain.

DIGGING DEEPER
READ Matthew 18:21-35
Why do we often insist on treating other people in the exact opposite way that God has treated us? What do you think Jesus is trying to teach us in verse 35?

READ Colossians 3:12-14
Look at the qualities mentioned in verse 12. How can each of them help us in forgiving someone as God as forgiven us? What does it mean, in verse 14, that love binds all of these together?

READ Proverbs 15:1
How can the way in which we react to strife shape the conversation and the confrontation when conflict comes our way? How does this passage compare to and support how Paul instructed us in Colossians 3:12-17?

TAKING IT HOME
The “I” in our GuideMarks is about investing in accountable relationships. It says, “Personal growth requires developing relationship that stretch us. When I choose to invest in others and allow them to invest in me, it produces authenticity and provides support. Then as I encourage others, I am encouraged myself to seek and take next steps.”

How can creating some accountable relationships help us as we attempt to deal with conflict and restore broken relationships in a godly manner?

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