SERMON NOTES 6-22-14PM

Thou Shalt Make Conflict Thy Ally

Galatians 6:2; James 4:1 & Romans 12:16-21

THEME:  One thing is certain in life you can count on running into conflict.  The key is to know how to resolve it.

STATEMENT OF TRUTH:

How you and I handle conflict determines the success and the effectiveness of our marriage!

TWO MAJOR MYTHS CONCERNING CONFLICT:

               1.      GOOD MARRIAGES DO NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS

               2.     CONFLICT HURTS GOOD MARRIAGES

6 PRINCIPLES TO RESOLVE CONFLICT

               1.      Be of the same mind toward one another

               2.     Do not be proud

               3.     Put on your partners shoes

               4.     Live at peace

                5.     Practice forgiveness

                6.    Kill them with kindness

Never forget:  How we handle conflict determines the success and the effectiveness of our marriage