What is conflict?
• Conflict is when you are at odds with another person over what you think, want or do.
• The external issue is rarely the issue. It is just a symptom of a deeper issue.
7 Root causes of the Dandelion of Division!
1. Frustrated d___________
What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your DESIRES that battle within you? You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight… (James 4:1-2)
2. Pride
“Pride only breeds quarrels…” (Proverbs 13:10).
3. Selfishness
James 4:1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight…
4. Limited resources
5. Different values
Acts 15:39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company.
6. The root of d_____________
Variety is the spice of life; It is also the ______ of conflict.
What percentage of conflict is perpetual or ongoing?
a. 10%
b. 30%
c. 50%
d. 70%
7. The root of ____________________
What is at the root of your present and past conflicts? Examine yourself and ask God to help you with these roots:
Frustrated Desires
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Pride
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Selfishness
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Limited resources
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Different values
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Diversity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Misunderstanding
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7 Root causes of conflict
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