CHRIST FELLOWSHIP Note Guide 9/20/15 Peace Makers: Conflict Provides Opportunity, Part 3 “Gently Restore” God wants you to take the initiative in seeking peace. Matthew 5:23-24 Is there a biblical process we can use to gently restore a relationship? Matthew 18:15-17 Step 1- Overlook minor offenses Step 2 Talk in private Step 3- Take one or two others along Step 4- Tell it to the church Step 5- Treat them as a non-believer Looking out for the well-being of other Christians is our responsibility. James 5:19-20, Galatians 6:1 Five “C” Steps in Restoration 2 Sam. 12:1-15: 1. Commission 2. Confront 3. Commandment 4. Consequences 5. Confession Four Things must happen for restoration/revival to take place. 2 Chronicles 7:14 *This week take the first step in confronting someone who has something against you or who you are currently in a conflict with. *This week, as hard as it may be to do, pray and ask God to give you the words and the courage to lovingly, and truthfully confront, with the goal to bring about restoration in another believer’s life. *Seek God for revival as you apply 2 Chronicles 7:14 to your own life.