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Message Notes
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18

Forgiven people, forgive people

Keys to pursue peace
1.Become relentlessly humble
2.Become an unconditional lavish blesser

Forgiveness is always possible, but reconciliation takes both parties

Scripture
Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 18:21-22, Acts 15:36-41

Message Notes

Healthy relationships are not defined by the absence of conflict, they are defined by three ability to address and resolve conflict.

How to fight the good fight:
1. Learn to be self-aware (Matthew 7:3-5)
2. Don't ignore the conflict (Matthew 5:23-24)
3. Invite someone not involved (Matthew 18:15-17)

Scripture
Romans 15:7, Romans 3:23, Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-17

Message Notes
"What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight." James 4:1-2

Desires can drive us to do dumb things
 
In moments of frustration, ask God to grow you

Two practices that can transform your relationships

1.      Embrace forgiveness

2.      Practice radical acceptance

Scripture
James 4:1-2, 1 John 4:20, Matthew 20:37-40, John 13:34, I John 4:6-8, Matthew 5:43-48 (message translation), Colossians 3:13, Romans 15:7