Early in his booklet Gordon reminds the readers of the words of the Lord Jesus from John 13:35, "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." Surely among Christians there will be no conflict? Gordon goes to show that life as a Christian has its problems and conflict can arise. Neglect as found in Acts chapter 6 became a point of conflict. Gordon explores how this was handled and shows the lessons that can be learned which are still useful today. Abraham and Lot is another illustration taken up by Gordon which again contrasts the Christian attitude with the world's attitude. Do we assert our rights and seek for a settlement which gives me the advantage? Or do I trust in God to bring blessing out of the conflict? What is the Christians attitude? Show grace and forgiveness and seek to overcome the conflict in the spirit of love. Gordon goes on to show that conflict can affect all aspects of a Christians life, from the home life of marriage and family to how we get on with fellow believers in our local church. He shows how bad feelings towards others in whatever sphere of life have a damaging impact on our Christian relationships.
In all this Gordon draws from Scripture examples which are God-given to help us learn the valuable lessons of conflict management. Let us remember that will we are in conflict with fellow believers the world looks on and maybe walks away! Conflict is damaging to the Christian testimony.
- ISBN13 9780901860385
- Publish Date 28 February 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 June 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scripture Truth Publications
- Format Paperback
- Pages 16
- Language English