Scripture On Conflict

Whether we like it or not, conflict is a part of everyday lives. It can happen to anyone, from your friends to your family.

Conflict is not something that can be avoided, especially in fiction. In fact, conflict is the main purpose of how a story came to be – without conflict, there will be no story. As quoted from Peder Hill (n.d.), “Its the primary ingredient that weaves together all the other elements of a novel”. However, conflict can arise in a story in various forms and they alter the course of the story. For instance, a conflict of decision. What decision is made by the characters moves the story. This is called external conflict, which Rector (2002) defines as “a struggle between a character and an outside force”. On the other hand, conflict within a character may also arise, which is called internal conflict. Internal conflict means “a struggle that

What is conflict? Even something as basic as a universal definition for the word conflict seems to vary from source to source. A literature review focusing on conflict defined it as “the interaction of interdependent people who perceive incompatibility and the possibility of interference from others as a result of this incompatibility” (Brinkert 2010). Often times the disagreement results not from a concrete difference, but rather a difference in perception (Ellis & Abbott 2012). One of the most important factors effecting conflict management is the resolution style used. The most often used tool for classifying how conflict is managed is the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (Iglesias & Vallejo 2012).

Encountering conflict is an inevitable facet of human existence, which by definition is the opposition of intangible entities. From conflict individuals and societies may be challenged and furthered in terms of social and moral values and beliefs, as each comes to encounter the underlying and intangible elements of conflict and through this, humanity.

Conflict, confrontation, and problems are inevitable in human relationships. They will occur, like it or not, it is a part of life. The word of God reminds us in Luke 17:1 that offenses will diffidently come into our lives. However, we cannot allow them become trapped in our spirit because it will harm relationships with the offenders. For that reason, someone must take the initiative to address the breach in the relationship through effective confrontation. Again, to express the importance of resolving conflict and finding peace in relationships, the Lord declares in Psalms 133:1, 3 that he blesses those who dwell in unity. According to

“Conflict Resolution is an essential element of life, but a task filled with so many diverse issues, that not many can engage in it without feeling a bit unprepared. Through the grace of God we have been given a wonderful ministry of reconciliation and direct commands to live at peace with others”. (Nemitz, 2013) In 1 Corinthians 10:31, the Apostle Paul teaches that conflict provides opportunities to glorify God, to serve others, and to grow to be like Christ. This concern for faithfulness to God, compassion and mercy towards others, and righteous behavior is echoed throughout Scripture. In Michah 6:8 we are told, “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does

It is naturally human to experience conflict, we will all be forced to respond to conflict at various times and various forms throughout the course of our lives, and in order to live serenely we attempt to avoid and resolve conflict. Those who experience moral conflict are truly

Keeping this point in mind, it is highly recommendable that one must adopt positive and constructive attitude towards conflict and must see them as challenges for them that will test their might and knowledge

Conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces. It is not always necessary, but is needed in some situations. Conflict should not be the first option when in disagreement. In the stories we read, “The Interlopers” and “The Necklace”, conflict is a big part of them. One is necessary and one is not.

As the article concludes, “Luke knew what he was talking about in recording the riot in the theater. His claim at the outset of the two-part work (Luke and Acts) to have ‘investigated everything accurately and reported them orderly’ is substantiated in Acts

An interesting question in the discussion of conflict is that, is there a conflict that can affect an entire group; is there such a conflict that would ultimately cause the entire body to “fall”. A look in the third chapter of Genesis would not only give in most opinions a glimpse at the first conflict on earth, but also an explanation of the next type of conflict which is systemic conflict. It is here that the Word of God discusses the fall of man; the conflict where Adam disobeys God and eats from the tree of the

Paul and Barnabas had their fair share of opportunities to dispute their faith and Acts 15 is no different. They were not in a strange position when a situations arose with men from Judea. In this chapter Luke gives us the account of a conflict that was settled by the council at Jerusalem. It is hard to tell if the men from Judea were being legalistic or if they were sincerely trying to obey the word of God but was taught incorrectly until now. But either way there was a conflict that needed resolved, a solution that was presented and who better to be in this debate then the apostle Paul himself.

Hedrick, Charles W. “Paul’s Conversion/Call: A Comparative Analysis of the Three Reports in Acts.” Journal of Biblical Literature 100, no. 3 (September 1981): 415–432. (accessed August 14, 2014),

For example, Paul’s letters place emphasis upon the idea of “justification by faith” (Romans 3:21-8; Galatians 2:16). In Acts however, such justification by faith is never addressed in his speeches (as Paul’s message in Acts is comparably more aligned with the Jewish mission of Peter) (Acts 2, 1-7; Acts 13, 1-5). Pertaining to such discrepancies it is best to employ Knox’s tactics of critical examination and prioritization of the letters over that of Acts. The justification for such is that a first person account, written by the apostle is more likely to be aligned with Paul’s teachings (even acknowledging the possibility of

The text book describes conflict as “a process that begins when one party perceives another party has or is about to negatively affect something the first party cares about.” There are different views on dealing with conflict. There is the traditional view that seeks to eliminate any conflict and the interaction group that seek to use conflict as a stepping stone to greater things. Conflict can arise in any situation and, following the managed conflict view, it is not necessarily something to be push under the table but something to