“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes” (2 Timothy 2:23).
This week in our study of dealing with conflict and tension in the body of Christ we are admonished to pick and choose our battles. We won’t always know which to choose or which to just let go. Whether it is in our family or in our church there will be times when we have done all we can to make peace. We will have no choice but to give issues to God and let them go.
According to our verse, we shouldn’t go looking for conflict. Let a contentious person look elsewhere for an argument. As a Christian, we should be willing to avoid strife. It still takes two to argue. The light of God’s love won’t shine if we let others see us “blow a fuse.”
For the next three days we will look at a Bible character who had plenty of battles from which to choose. His name is Joseph. We are familiar with all the adversity he faced at the hands of his brothers. However, we see the hand of God upon his life. Just as God was there for Joseph, He will be there for us as we avoid strife and deal with conflicts.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for unity and spiritual growth among E-TEAMers as they participate in missions efforts throughout the world.
