1. Conflict Resolution Matthew 18: 15-17

2. Conflict

3. Step 1: Go To THEM “ If your brother or sister in God’s family does something wrong, go and tell them what they did wrong. Do this when you are alone with them. If they listen to you, then you have helped them to be your brother or sister again.” Matthew 18:15

4. Step 2: Bring someone along 16” But if they refuse to listen, go to them again and take one or two people with you. Then there will be two or three people who will be able to tell all that happened.”

5. Step 3: Go to the Church “If they refuse to listen to them, tell the church. ” (v. 17)

6. Step 4: Cut Them Off And if they refuse to listen to the church, treat them as you would treat someone who does not know God or who is a tax collector.” (v. 17)

7. Why should we solve conflict? Unresolved problems get worse Unresolved problems get worse Make us stronger people Make us stronger people Builds closer friendships Builds closer friendships It’s what Jesus wanted It’s what Jesus wanted Brings us closer together Brings us closer together