Steps to God Honouring Conflict Resolution (Part 1) Matthew 7:1-5

Sermon outline: 1. Glorify God - By obeying God - By dying to your "rights" to Honour God, further the gospel, and serve others(To die to self to the Glory of God and service to others) - By helping others pursue peace - By rejoicing in God and all that Jesus has secured for you - By depending on God and trusting Him 2. Get the log out of your eye - Be alert to your prideful, selfish tendency - Guard against hypocrisy - Address your own sin first Questions to ask yourself: - What do I KNOW, for sure, is true? - Am I judging according to God's standard? - Am I being overly sensitive?(Am I taking this too personally?) - Am I allowing my idolatrous desires to make this into a bigger thing than it is? - Am I making this worse with my own sinful actions? - Is this person going through a difficult time? - Have I sinned in this situation? - Are there any other ways I have been unhelpful in this situation? How to confess your sin(The 7 A's of confession) 1. Address everyone involved(all those whom you affected) 2. Avoid if, but, and maybe (Do not try to excuse your wrongs) 3. Admit specifically (Both attitudes and actions) 4. Acknowledge the hurt(Express sorrow for hurting someone) 5. Accept the consequences 6. Alter your behaviour(change your attitudes and actions) 7. Ask for forgiveness