How do we avoid strife?
A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
Proverbs 15:18 (NKJV)
Strife is one of the things that the Lord hates. The reason is because where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work (James 3:16). The question we are asking today is, how should we avoid strife?
- Seek unity
Because of the fall of man, the natural state of humanity is jealousy and strife. However the word of God says that we should learn to live in unity with our brethren because where there is unity, the Lord has commanded His blessing:
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalm 133:1 (NKJV)
- Seek peace
The word of God says we should live in peace with everyone. Therefore when the temptation comes to get in strife or argue, we should remember that the Lord wants us to live in peace and even if it means we overlook an argument, we should be willing to do that. It’s the Lord’s desire that there should be peace and harmony among us:
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18 (NIV)
- Seek love and reconciliation
When we see that we are in danger of getting into an argument and strife, we are encouraged by Proverbs to avoid it, leave it alone and simply refuse to argue:
Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.
Proverbs 17:14 (NLT)
Prayer
Dear Lord, please help me to avoid strife and live at peace with everyone in Jesus name.
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