Evergreen Christian Community

Peace by Piece, pt 4 September 4, 2016 Speaker - Jim Ladd Big Idea: The way you handle conflict speaks volumes about your commitment to Christ and to His Kingdom. John 13:34-35. Last Week’s Three Guiding Principles in Conflict: 1. Don’t SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF 2. Don’t SPREAD THE BIG STUFF 3. Don’t STOP IF YOU GET STIFFED Matthew 18:15-17 Guiding Principles of Conflict, #4-6: 4. Trust God with all your LOSSES. 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 5. Know when to WALK AWAY. Matthew 7:1-6 6. Guard YOUR HEART ABOVE ALL THINGS. Proverbs 4:23 How do I know if my heart is fully His?: - I refuse to condemn the person who is hurting me - I am humbled and broken when confronted about my own sin - I seek always to grow closer to Jesus and be conformed to His image - I stop ever seeking to justify myself and my behavior - I trust only, exclusively, and passionately in the accomplished work of Jesus for my salvation.