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Conflict Done God's Way // February 15th // Noah Rollins

Conflict is inevitable in every home, but how we navigate it reveals the depth of our spiritual maturity. James 1:19-20 offers us a transformative framework: be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. This isn't just good advice—it's a divine blueprint for building homes where relationships flourish despite disagreements. We often assume that because we pray, read Scripture, and attend church, we've mastered emotional and relational health. But conflict exposes the truth about what has actually shaped us. The real question isn't whether we believe patience and kindness are important—it's whether these virtues show up when tensions rise. Most damage in families doesn't come from explosive arguments but from patterns of poorly managed conflict that go unaddressed: harsh words we justify, silence we normalize, bitterness we allow to harden. goal of conflict in a Christian home isn't to win—it's to restore. When we truly care about someone, conflict becomes an opportunity to fight alongside them against the problem, not against each other. Fighting fair means refusing to attack character when addressing behavior, avoiding the weaponization of past failures, and stewarding our words with care. And when we fail—because we will—forgiveness becomes non-negotiable. Forgiveness doesn't erase wisdom or boundaries; it releases the debt and frees us from the poison of bitterness. Jesus modeled this perfectly, forgiving us while we were still His enemies. If He could extend that grace, surely we can learn to forgive those who've hurt us, choosing peace over control and trusting God with justice. Chapter 1: Conflict is Normal in Every Home 0:00 - 5:00 Conflict is not a matter of if but when, and it's normal in every family, even the healthiest ones. Chapter 2: Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Anger 5:00 - 10:00 James teaches us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry because human anger doesn't produce God's righteousness. Chapter 3: Fighting Fair Means Stewarding Relationships Well 10:00 - 15:00 The goal of conflict in a Christian home is not to win but to restore relationships and address problems together. Chapter 4: Forgiving Fully Releases the Debt 15:00 - 20:00 Forgiveness that is partial keeps wounds open, but forgiveness that is full releases the debt and frees us from bitterness. Chapter 5: Jesus Models Forgiveness for Us 20:00 - 25:00 Jesus forgave us while we were His enemies, modeling the forgiveness we must extend to others in our homes and relationships.