Godly Guidance for Difficult Conversations ________________________________________________________________
I. Pray for Inner Peace
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God”
(Philippians 4:6)
II. Don’t Assume Their Motivation
“The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out”
(Proverbs 20:5)
III. Deal with the Problem Quickly
“Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry”
(Ephesians 4:26)
IV. Deal with the Problem Privately
“If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you”
(Matthew 18:15)
V. Listen Before Answering
“Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry”
(James 1:19)
VI. Tame Your Tongue
“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing”
(Proverbs 12:18)
VII. Ignore Petty Insults
“A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult”
(Proverbs 12:16)
VIII. Seek a Win-Win Solution
“Look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others”
(Philippians 2:4)
IX. Try Forgiveness
“Forgive, and you will be forgiven”
(Luke 6:37)
X. Repay Evil with Good
“Bless those who persecute you…overcome evil with good”
(Romans 12:14, 21)
