Graphic: Burning House

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Disagree
Clash
Strife
Stand-Off

• What images come to mind when you hear the word,
  conflict?

Fight
Confrontation
Tug-of-War
Disharmony
Dispute
Friction
Argument
Incompatibility
Battle
Competition
Discord
Rebellion
War
Animosity
Disharmony
Hostility
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Family Spats

• The Promise Behind Resolving Family Spats (Isaiah
  3217-18 Matthew 59)
• The Effort Behind Resolving Family Spats
  (Colossians 312-14 Ephesians 415, 25-27)

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Peace in the Home Isaiah 3217-18

• The Promise from Living According to Gods
  Character (v.17)
• The Result in the Home from Living According to
  Gods Character (v.18)

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Stable
calm
Safe
Protected

• What do you think would be the immediate and
  long-term results of families experiencing homes
  as depicted in v.18?

Sheltered
Undisturbed
Harmony
Dependable
Steady
Accord
Free from anxiety
Tranquility
Quiet
Composed
Unity
Rest
Peace
Serenity
Agreement
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Blessings from GodMatthew 59

• Blessed for Promoting Peace (v.9a)
• Recognized as Belonging to God (v.9b)

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• What is Challenging sometimes about being a
  peacemaker in a family?

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Choose the Path of Forgiveness Colossians
312-14

• Take on Gods Character Traits (v.12)
• Compassion (v.12a)
• Kindness (v.12b)
• Humility (v.12c)
• Gentleness (v.12d)
• Patience (v.12c)

• Approach Family Members with a Forgiving
  Spirit (v.13)
• Be Motivated by Gods Love (v.14)

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Speak the Truth in Love Ephesians 415, 25-27

• As a Consistent Pattern (v.15)
• In the Midst of Your Anger (vv.25-27)

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• How would you describe the difference between
  seeking to resolve a conflict vs. seeking to win
  a fight?

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Family Spats Visual 12
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• Family Spats

Making Spats A Thing Of The
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S
P
A
T
S

• Choose the Path of Forgiveness
• Choose to Speak the Truth in Love

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