The Peacemaker By Ken Sande

Peace Makers

Ken Sande's book The Peacemaker is designed to help resolve conflict and be returned to one another. Ask yourself, How do we as Christians handle conflict? Usually we avoid it or very poorly. This book is a great introduction into handling conflict in a Holy manner. Proverbs 10:12 says, “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” Although conflict is unavoidable, it’s important to know the hatred that lies within conflict and how the negativity can consume those who are suffering from conflictive natures. You can gather a couple people in a room and you will get several different thought/beliefs on something and they will disagreement. As Christians, we must be willing to look for the good within the evil and
The Peacemaker (p. 20). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (2) Get the log out of your own eyes. How can I show Jesus’ work in me by taking responsibility for my contribution to this conflict? (p. 75). For true conflict resolution to occur, we need to do some self-examination on our part to understand how we contribute to the conflict. Talk to the person you are having conflict with. Truly talk to them and try to reestablish the relationship as fast as you can. “God has shown me how wrong I have been. I finally understand what the Lord has been trying to tell me in 1 John 3:15. By holding on to my hatred, I have been murdering each of you in my heart for months. I am so much guiltier than you are. I do forgive you, and I ask you to forgive me.” As she walked back to her seat, Donna’s face showed the freedom she felt”. Sande, Ken. The Peacemaker (pp. 76-77). (3) Restore gently. How can I lovingly serve others by helping them take responsibility for their contribution to this conflict? Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. Galatians 6:1 (p. 139). If necessary, you may need to take the persons along with you to help in conflict resolution. If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. Matthew 18:15 Conflict presents unique opportunities to serve other people. When others are weighed down with problems and stress, God will sometimes use us to encourage them and help carry their burdens. In other situations, we may be able to give helpful advice, provide a positive example, Sande, Ken. The Peacemaker (p. 143). (4) Go and Be Reconciled. How can I demonstrate the forgiveness of God and encourage a reasonable solution to this conflict? First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:24. p. 201. Christians are the most forgiven people in the world. Therefore, we should be