Dear brothers and sisters;
I speak with Christians often regarding strained relationships with their closest loved ones, partners in ministry, work, volunteering and social. When there is a disagreement it can escalate into an argument or confrontation becoming difficult to diffuse.
It's not always easy to receive the other's point of view, whether intelligible or nonsensical but it is manageable when we make an effort to work at it. Beginning with gained knowledge and wisdom that Scripture offers is the first step that supports this issue. But there is the second step of applying the discipline that often get overlooked because a lack of hard knocks experience not exercised.
Three things stand out with me when I witness an argument between two or more. The first thing is the argumentative person is displaying non-stop squabbling and if I listen carefully I notice the person takes the disagreement to other areas that have nothing to do with the initial discussion!
The second thing is paying no heed to Scripture's warnings against arguing. This does not promote the love in Christian fellowship. What does this say to the unbeliever who sees our example?
The third thing is the argumentative person has an explanation for every detailed point of their argument and at some point it becomes irrational. There is no wiggle room to arrive at an "agree to disagree," "stand corrected" or "arrive at reconciliation." We should always strive to enjoy our Christian mission during worship service, Bible study, Sunday school and any Christian venue.
Please share your thoughts or experience? If you share Scripture, in your own heart and writing, please explain the context of what this means to you, and how has it helped in your walk as a Christian?
More to come....
God bless you all and your families.
I speak with Christians often regarding strained relationships with their closest loved ones, partners in ministry, work, volunteering and social. When there is a disagreement it can escalate into an argument or confrontation becoming difficult to diffuse.
It's not always easy to receive the other's point of view, whether intelligible or nonsensical but it is manageable when we make an effort to work at it. Beginning with gained knowledge and wisdom that Scripture offers is the first step that supports this issue. But there is the second step of applying the discipline that often get overlooked because a lack of hard knocks experience not exercised.
Three things stand out with me when I witness an argument between two or more. The first thing is the argumentative person is displaying non-stop squabbling and if I listen carefully I notice the person takes the disagreement to other areas that have nothing to do with the initial discussion!
The second thing is paying no heed to Scripture's warnings against arguing. This does not promote the love in Christian fellowship. What does this say to the unbeliever who sees our example?
The third thing is the argumentative person has an explanation for every detailed point of their argument and at some point it becomes irrational. There is no wiggle room to arrive at an "agree to disagree," "stand corrected" or "arrive at reconciliation." We should always strive to enjoy our Christian mission during worship service, Bible study, Sunday school and any Christian venue.
Please share your thoughts or experience? If you share Scripture, in your own heart and writing, please explain the context of what this means to you, and how has it helped in your walk as a Christian?
More to come....
God bless you all and your families.