Guided journey · 7 days
Conflict in the Church
Disagreements happen even among faithful believers, and church conflict can wound deeply. These seven days look at how the early church faced disputes honestly, how Jesus taught us to address wrongs, and how God's people can seek unity without pretending everything is fine. Abuse is different from ordinary conflict: it must never be covered up or handled quietly, but reported to the police or proper authorities — if you or someone else is being harmed, please contact them or someone you trust today.
The days
- Day 1: Where fights come fromJames 4:1-10James says that fights among believers come from desires warring within them; God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, so they are to submit to God and humble themselves before him.
- Day 2: Go to your brotherMatthew 18:15-17
- Day 3: The council listensActs 15:6-12
- Day 4: A sharp disagreementActs 15:36-41
- Day 5: God against harmful shepherdsEzekiel 34:2-10
- Day 6: Euodias and SyntychePhilippians 4:1-7
- Day 7: That they may be oneJohn 17:20-23