Yes, that’s right. God doesn’t want you to avoid conflict.
Here’s an example to explain.
A wife was tired of picking up the dishes her husband left around the house after eating.
“He should know better”, she says to herself.
She can take one of two paths.
Path 1: Avoid conflict by not telling her husband. Still frustrated, she’ll likely vent to her friends and continue to live with resentment.
Path 2: Embrace it by gently telling her husband how she feels and what she expects of him, likely leading him to change.
Yes, it’s scary, and there’s a chance things can escalate, but avoiding it would only make things worse.
Jesus taught, “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.” (Matthew 18:15 NIV).
Thinking, “He”, “She”, or “They” should know better is not a wise assumption to make.
You’d be surprised how many times He, She, and They didn’t know.
So, is there a conflict you are avoiding right now? Why not handle it today?
The wise believer doesn’t let resentment build, but handles offence with skill.
