Category Archives: Confrontation

A difficult ministry of love

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Four truths about being an instrument of godly sorrow. Continue reading →

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Instruments of sorrow


Posted on November 14, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Are you willing to be an instrument of godly sorrow? Continue reading →

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13 red flags identifying antagonists

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

The 13 red flags provide training material for equipping Church leaders and members in discerning the presence of antagonistic people. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Hoppers, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, covenant of membership, elders in the Church, Local Church, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Resolving conflicts among Christians

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Jesus anticipated fractures in Christian fellowship. We should not be surprised by them but ready to seek reconciliation. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Broken Relationships, Christian Counselor, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, Difficult people, Discernment, Disciple-making, Discipline, Elders, False accusation, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Life of a pastor, Pastors, Reconciliation, Relationships, Slandered, Small Group leaders, Unity | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Responding to false accusations

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Helpful advice for those facing false accusations. Continue reading →

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4 approaches to conflict

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

How would you describe your approach to conflict? Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Broken Relationships, Change, Church membership, Communication, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, help for may marriage, Marital Separation, Marriage, marriage problems, Relationships, troubled marriage, Wisdom | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

When words cannot restore trust

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Those who significantly hurt others must understand that their attitude and actions will affect the process of rebuilding trust. Continue reading →

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Confrontation – a service of mercy

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

When we allow nothing but God’s Word to stand between us, judging and helping, it is a service of mercy, an ultimate offer of genuine community. Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Call to ministry, Christian life, Christian worldview, Church, Church discipline, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Confrontation, Elders, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Reconciled relationships matter to God

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Jesus anticipated two ways conflict could disrupt peaceful relationships among his followers. He gave specific directives about two potential sides of conflict. In each case, Jesus emphasized the importance of protecting unity by placing urgency on reconciled relationships. 1. Your brother has … Continue reading →

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5 motivations for protecting unity in

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Disunity is an ongoing challenge for all people. The Church is no exception. Check out five important motivations for protecting unity. Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Attitude, attitudes of unity, Broken Relationships, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, Elders, elders in the Church, Fellowship, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors, Radical love, Reconciliation, Unity, Witness | Tagged , , | 1 Comment