A recap from the last couple of weeks…

Existence - Why am I alive?Significance - Does my life matter?

Intention - What is my purpose?

Life’s 3 Greatest Questions:

Existence - Why am I alive?Significance - Does my life matter?

Intention - What is my purpose?

Worship is… focusing my attention on God.

Worship is… expressing my affection to God.

Worship is… using my abilities for God.

My 1st Purpose in Life is to Worship God

For

This Week:

Conflict: Family Is Worth Fighting For

FBI Statistics:

24 seconds – violent crime

48 seconds – aggravated assault

23 minutes – murder

Domestic violence is the top cause of visits to emergency rooms by women

During the war in Vietnam, more women were murdered at home (USA) than men were slain on the battlefield

How critical is handling conflict

“I have given them the glory that You gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and You in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that You sent me and have loved them even as You have loved me.”

Matthew 18:15… “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and show them their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won your brother or sister over.”

Jesus’ Command

If there is conflict > acknowledge conflict

You > I must own responsibility

Go > Approach, don’t avoid, you are in conflict with

To the person > No third parties

In private > use sensitivity

Discuss the problem > Direct communication

For the purpose of reconciliation > Don’t “win” the argument. Win back the friendship.