Lesson 1 Conflict is a Slippery Slope.
Romans 12:18
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. "
Objectives: by God's grace students will learn:
1. What conflict is
2. Different responses to conflict (the slippery slope diagram).
3. God is with them-even in conflict.
There are 9 ways people can respond to conflict. The slippery slope is divided into three sections. Two sections are danger zones.
Romans 12:18
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. "
Objectives: by God's grace students will learn:
1. What conflict is
2. Different responses to conflict (the slippery slope diagram).
3. God is with them-even in conflict.
There are 9 ways people can respond to conflict. The slippery slope is divided into three sections. Two sections are danger zones.
Key Concept: Conflict is a slippery slope.
Conflict is; a clash between hostile or opposing elements or ideas; a fight between people who think or act differently; fights, quarrels, arguments and disagreements are other names for conflict.
Different responses to conflict:
The escape responses:
*Denial: Pretend a conflict doesn't exist.
*Blame Game: Place responsibility for conflict on others.
*Run away: Run away from the reality of the conflict.
The Attack Responses:
*Put downs: Say hurtful or threatening things to someone.
*Gossip: Talk behind a person's back to damage his reputation.
*Fight: Use physical force to get what you want.
The Work-It-Out Responses:
*Overlook: Decide to forgive and walk away from a conflict.
*Talk: Confess you sinful choices and confront in a kind way.
*Get Help: Coaching, mediation, or arbitration can help you resolve conflict.
God is with you even in conflict - Conflict provides an opportunity to please God by responding in ways the Bible teaches.
Conflict is; a clash between hostile or opposing elements or ideas; a fight between people who think or act differently; fights, quarrels, arguments and disagreements are other names for conflict.
Different responses to conflict:
The escape responses:
*Denial: Pretend a conflict doesn't exist.
*Blame Game: Place responsibility for conflict on others.
*Run away: Run away from the reality of the conflict.
The Attack Responses:
*Put downs: Say hurtful or threatening things to someone.
*Gossip: Talk behind a person's back to damage his reputation.
*Fight: Use physical force to get what you want.
The Work-It-Out Responses:
*Overlook: Decide to forgive and walk away from a conflict.
*Talk: Confess you sinful choices and confront in a kind way.
*Get Help: Coaching, mediation, or arbitration can help you resolve conflict.
God is with you even in conflict - Conflict provides an opportunity to please God by responding in ways the Bible teaches.