January 25, 2004

Marriage and Family - Part 4
Conflict

Steve Lane

Introduction

A.
The Bickersons

James 4:1 - 7

B. Where's the Love?

Empty Tanks

Triangle

1 Cor. 13:1 - 7
C. Understanding and Resolving Conflict

The goal is to resolve conflict - not to win

God's desires

D.
Rules of Engagement
Hear the other side
Cooperative spirit commited to resolution
God's way is all-important -- not getting you own way
Non-defensive (remain calm)
Spouses believe that hearing both sides is necessary
Disagreements are confined to issues, rather than personalities
The relationship is more important than the need to be right