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

TO HAVE SUCCESS IN RELATIONSHIPS CONFLICTS

1. Identify The Real Enemy

“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil…” 1 Peter 5:8 (NLT)

“Our fight is not with people. It is against the leaders and the powers and the spirits of darkness in this world. It is against the demon world that works in the heavens.” Ephesians 6:12 (NLV)

2. Recognize The Enemy’s Strategy

“So that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 (NLT)

“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy…” John 10:10 (NLT)

3. Learn To Defeat The Enemy

“Let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong. 11 Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil's tricks.” Ephesians 6:10-11 (CEV)

• Resist The Enemy

“Surrender to God! Resist the devil, and he will run from you.” James 1:7 (CEV)

• Use The Power Of God’s Word

“For the word of God is alive and powerful…” Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)

“During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, 6 and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’” 7 Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the LORD your God.’” 8 Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 “I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.” 10 “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’”11 Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.” Matthew 4:3-11 (NLT)

• Walk In Faith & Love

“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.” Romans 12:21 (NLT)

• Forgive Quickly

“Forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13 (NLT)

“Get over your anger before the day is finished. 27 Do not let the devil start working in your life.” Ephesians 4:26-27 (NLV)