PRINCIPLES:
Conflict can arise even out of the most pure and visionary plans and among the most godly of spiritual leaders
Conflict may involve one issue but it still has multiple viewpoints and often each viewpoint has some level of validity
Barnabas Focus was on the MAN = Give Mark a second chance
Paul’s focus was on the MISSION = too important to take a risk
God can still use people who disagree with me even our division to result in His multiplication
LESSONS:
When in a disagreement, work hard to see the other person’s point of view
Zig Ziglar = “Seek first to understand, then to be understood”
When both sides have validity, seek a wise compromise
When the conflict persists, care enough to work it out rather than walk out
When conflict cannot be resolved, graciously agree to disagree without becoming disagreeable
Don’t’ allow conflict to shipwreck you spiritually! Remember that God can use even our conflicts and disagreements for His glory and to bring about His purpose
Paul would later see value in John Mark (Colossians 4:12)