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Can You Worship With Unresolved Conflict?

0:00 Introduction & episode overview 0:45 Can you worship with unreconciled relationships? 2:00 Unforgiveness, grudges, bitterness = sin 3:35 Lord’s Supper & divisions (1 Cor 11) 6:15 God’s discipline for relational hypocrisy 6:55 “Leave your gift”—make it right first (Mt 5) 7:30 What a clear conscience really means 8:46 Don’t skip communion—repent and reconcile 10:46 When to seek help through church discipline 11:57 Reconciliation takes priority over offerings 13:35 Outro & Straight Truth resources Related Sermons: Murder Diagnosed by God's Standard:    • Murder Diagnosed By God’s Standard |   The Lord's Supper:    • The Lord's Supper | 1 Corinthians 11: 20-34   Beware of Bitterness:    • Beware of Bitterness | Ephesians 4:32   Freedom from Bitterness:    • Freedom from Bitterness | Ephesians 4:31-32   Beware a Hardened Heart:    • Beware A Hardened Heart - Hebrews 3:12-19   A Christian Self-Assessment:    • A Christian Self-Assessment | Romans 12:3   God's Love in a World of Unbelievers:    • God’s Love In The World of Unbelievers   What does the Bible say about worship when there are broken relationships in the church? Can you truly worship God if you’re holding on to bitterness, unforgiveness, or unresolved conflict with a fellow believer? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot address a difficult but essential topic: worship and relationships in the church. As Christians, we are called to love one another, forgive one another, and strive for peace with one another. But what happens when a relationship is fractured how do we bring healing to a broken relationship in the church? Can we continue attending church, singing songs, taking communion, and listening to sermons while ignoring the broken relationships that remain unresolved? Watch now and be challenged to evaluate your own heart and relationships in light of God's Word. Let this episode serve as a call to repentance, to humble action, and to Gospel-centered reconciliation in the body of Christ, that produces God honoring and God glorifying worship. Dr. Caldwell explains that true worship begins with a clear conscience. Scripture teaches that we are to be at peace with all men, as far as it depends on us (Romans 12:18). So when we talk about worship and worshipping with clear consciences, it is not about emotional ease—it’s about obedient faith. If we’ve done all we can to seek reconciliation, we can worship. But if we’re holding on to bitterness, anger, or unforgiveness, we’re not just damaging that relationship—we're offending God. Drawing from Matthew 5 and 1 Corinthians 11, Dr. Caldwell shows how the Bible connects peace with others to acceptable worship. Before you come to the altar, Jesus says, make peace with your brother. Before you partake in the Lord’s Supper, examine your heart, your attitude, and your relationships. These aren't optional practices. They are marks of true obedience and evidence of a regenerate heart. The episode goes deeper into how communion and relationships are tied together in Scripture. Paul rebukes the Corinthian church for taking the Lord’s Supper in a way that disregards the unity and love that should define God’s people. In doing so, they brought judgment on themselves—some even became sick or died. This is not just a symbolic warning. It's an example of God’s discipline in conflict, especially when the church treats worship as performance instead of obedience. So what should you do if you’re facing conflicts during worship or tension with a brother or sister in Christ? Do you stop coming to church? Do you skip the Lord’s Table? Dr. Caldwell’s answer is clear: don’t skip worship and it’s not refusing to partake of the Lord’s table that needs to happen—your need is to refuse the sin, repent and be reconciled. Bring your heart and your actions into alignment with God’s Word. Forgiveness and worship are not separate issues; they are deeply connected. Forgiveness before communion is not just wise—it is commanded. This episode also explores what it means to have worship after an argument, how to make peace with others, and why restoring Christian relationships is a visible testimony of the Gospel. Our vertical relationship with God cannot be disconnected from our horizontal relationships with others. The conversation wraps with practical insights. What if you’ve done everything you can to reconcile, but the other person refuses? Can you still participate in worship? Dr. Caldwell points to the conscience. If you’ve followed Scripture and truly sought peace, you can approach God with integrity. But if you're avoiding responsibility, or simply ignoring the problem, you're not in a position or place to worship rightly. In short, this episode reminds us that what the Bible says about conflict is not theoretical—it’s deeply practical. Worship is not merely about songs and sermons. It’s about a life lived in obedience. And that includes how we treat each other. If you want to know how to heal church relationships, start by examining your heart, seeking forgiveness, and trusting God to do the work of reconciliation.