PEACE AND HARMONY Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen! Isaiah 9:6-7 PEACE AND HARMONY

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. Colossians 3:14-15 PEACE AND HARMONY

What to do when there is disharmony PEACE AND HARMONY

Di ffi cult situations are part of life “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV) PEACE AND HARMONY

1. Respect the other person This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:12-13 PEACE AND HARMONY

1. Respect the other person Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 PEACE AND HARMONY

1. Respect the other person We bless those who curse us. We are patient with those who abuse us. 1 Corinthians 4:12 PEACE AND HARMONY

2. Respect the problem Don’t oversimplify or downplay or think the person is the problem; instead prepare. PEACE AND HARMONY

Optimist: a disagreement is just a misunderstanding/di ff erence of opinion between two well-intentioned people Pessimist: di ff erences are an ill-intentioned attack PEACE AND HARMONY

2. Respect the problem You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. Genesis 50:20 PEACE AND HARMONY

When we get God’s perspective on a problem, we see that his plans are perfect.

3. Respect yourself Bring your EMOTIONS to God.

3. Respect yourself Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Psalm 4:4 PEACE AND HARMONY

3. Respect yourself Then Joseph hurried from the room because he was overcome with emotion for his brother. He went into his private room, where he broke down and wept. Genesis 43:30 PEACE AND HARMONY

3. Respect yourself Bring your actions to God PEACE AND HARMONY

Midpoint Wise action refocus on content impose behaviour do nothing threaten or accuse play along punish Passive Aggressive

1. Respect the other person 2. Respect the problem 3. Respect yourself

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. Colossians 3:14-15 PEACE AND HARMONY