LIGHTHOUSE
CHURCH
Week 1: The Source of Conflict - God's Perfect Will
Discussion
I. What is God’s desire regarding our relationships?
(Genesis 2:18, John 17:20-21, Philippians 2:14-16)
How does the Trinity express relationship?
II. Has the Church always maintained Godly relationships?
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Euodia and Syntyche (Phil 4:2-3)
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Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:8)
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Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:36-39)
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Ephesians 4:1-4
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Galatians 1:6
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Corinthians 3:1-4
III. What is the origin of conflict? (James 4:1-3 NIV)
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Who is always the person at fault?
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What is the root of every conflict?
IV. What rights do we have when we have been wronged?
V. Are there any exceptions to striving for godly relationships?
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Romans 5:15-17
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2 Corinthians 13:11-14
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Ephesians 6:1-3
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Philippians 2:3
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1 Corinthians 13:4-6
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Ephesians 4:1-6
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NONE
VI. What is the will of God for the church? (John 13:34-35)