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Bless Those Who Admonish You
“Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it” (Ps. 141:5). If there is a religion that unapologetically emphasizes human fallenness, sin, moral corruption, self-deceit, greed, pride, and perverse selfishness, it is safe to say that it is the religion of the Bible. Because of our foundational beliefs in the reality of sin, Satan, and human depravity, we should understand well why people in positions of authority are easily corrupted. In fact, the more thoroughly we understand the biblical doctrine of sin, the stronger our … View Resource
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Every Conflict Is a Test
The New Testament does not hide the fact that nearly every church in the Apostolic age experienced conflict. As the New Testament writers addressed these matters, they provided invaluable instruction on how believers are to think, act, and treat one another when conflict arises. By studying the churches in the New Testament and the instructions given to them regarding conflict, we can learn biblical principles for handling conflict in a constructive, Christ-honoring way. A Key Principle to Remember One of the most important principles I have discovered to guide me when engaged in conflict of any kind is found in … View Resource
Alexander Strauch
Alexander Strauch is an elder at Littleton Bible Chapel near Denver, Colorado. He is the author of If You Bite and Devour One Another and Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership.
