06/07/2024
How should couples resolve conflict in marriage?
Conflict is, essentially, part of human nature.
Causes of conflict
Nature,Nurture, Raptured expectations, Excess baggage, Pet aversion, Third parties (children, parents, and in-laws), Friends, Professionals, Finances, Health matters
Misunderstanding the changing seasons of life, Unresolved issues, unkept promises, sins that aren't dealt with, and gadgets
Conflict resolution
Conflicts happen when your interests and intentions collide with each other.
When there is unity in the home, there's maturity.
Children feel insecure when they see conflict between their parents.
Be the first to start settling conflicts in your marriage. Be the peacemaker.
Songs of Solomon 2:15, 1 Corinthians 1:9-10, James 3:15.
Symptoms of conflict.
~Breakdown of Communication
~Loss of interest in the affairs of your spouse
~Withdrawal of conjugal rights (1 Corinthians 7:5)
~Emotional blackmail
~Verbal abuse can lead to physical abuse.
~Personal stress
What to do;
Hebrews 12:14
~Pray. Pray for wisdom.
~Learn to talk to one another when there's no conflict.
~Seek godly counsel at the right time.
~Get into small accountability groups.