Conflict Happens

Christians can Wound each other If . . . ? It’s fairly sure you’ll be hurt eventually,  We’re not immune from hurt in Church,  in marriage, family, or friendships either.

It hurts more to be hurt by ones you love, These stings hurt most and longest,  These hurts go the deepest

Hurts Break relationships. Our response to pain is to withdraw.  Over time we become isolated & alone

As love unites, sin (hurt) divides. The fruit of love is unity.  The fruit of sin is division. Unless we deal with hurt, division remains

This is Serious stuff This is about what it is to be Church. Church membership – agreement - Church requires relational unity

The Bottom Line: We will love Enough to Confront each other in Loving ways