RCCG Sunday School [15th Of May 2022] – Conflict Management In The Family

RCCG Students' Sunday School Manual For 15th Of May 2022 – Conflict Management In The Family

DATE: Sunday 15th Of May, 2022

LESSON: Thirty-Seven (37)

TOPIC: Conflict Management In The Family

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MEMORY VERSE: “Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.” Romans 12:17.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 13:7-9

[7]And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

[8]And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

[9]Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

INTRODUCTION: A family is defined as a group of people related by blood, marriage, adoption or custom. Generally, conflict can be defined as strong disagreement between persons or groups that often results in heated arguments. Conflict management is the practice of being able to identify and handle conflicts sensibly, fairly and efficiently. Conflict is inevitable. No relationship is perfect or conflict free, but conflict when managed biblically can serve as a catalyst for change and opportunity for a good family growth.

OUTLINES:

1. CONFLICT IN THE FAMILY AND ITS CAUSES

2. BIBLICAL WAYS OF MANAGING CONFLICT WITHIN THE FAMILY

1. CONFLICT IN THE FAMILY AND ITS CAUSES

i. Misunderstanding among members of immediate or extended family.

ii. Contradictory interest among family members (Amos 3:3).

iii. Incompatibility 

iv. Unresolved disagreement (Eph.4:26-27).

v. Lack of trust (Prov.31:11).

vi. Unforgiveness (2 Cor.2:10-11).

vii. Communication gap (Heb.13:16).

viii. Unfaithfulness (Gen.39:7-12).

ix. Financial challenges (1 Tim.6:8-10).

x. Lack of genuine love (Col.3:19; 1 Pet.1:22).

2. BIBLICAL WAYS OF MANAGING CONFLICT WITHIN THE FAMILY

i. Examine yourselves (Ps.26:2; 2 Cor.13:5).

ii. Love God and put Him at the centre of your family (Deut.6:4-5).

iii. Forgive one another (Lk.17:3; Eph.4:26).

iv. Communicate effectively and resolve all conflicts as fast as possible (Rom.12:17-18).

v. Maintain openness and sincerity with one another (Gen.2:25).

vi. Live a life of humility (Prov.29:23; Jer.13:18).

vii. Love one another (1 Pet.1:22).

viii. Revenge not yourself for wrongs done against you (Rom.12:19).

ix. Commit your ways to the Lord (Ps.37:5).

x. Take every matter to God in prayers (James 5:16).

CONCLUSION: According to the word of God, all old conflicts must be resolved while there should not be an occasion for a new one for God to accept our worship. (Matt. 5:23-25).

QUESTIONS:

1. What are the causes of conflicts within the family?

2. Mention five (5) ways of managing conflict within the family.

FURTHER READING: MON: Prov.11:2. TUE: Prov.23:29-30. WED: Phil.2:14. THUR: Col.3:13. FRI: Matt.18:7. SAT: Acts 24:16. SUN: Phil.1:10.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention any five (5) things which the devil does to bring conflict to the family or church.