This is righteous anger, anger that is directed at evil. There is a kind of anger that is not sin. Let’s look at seven causes of strife as described in the Bible:Ĭause #1: Anger. Strife’s immediate goal is to destroy communication, and its ultimate goal is to destroy the relationship. Strife’s goal is not to promote better communication. You see, strife worms its way into a relationship, destroying the very foundations of that relationship. If, by “clearing the air” you mean that two people in a relationship need to make sure they are communicating clearly, I agree with you. Well, you may be wondering, what’s so bad about that? A little clearing of the air once in a while is good for you. If both of you are shouting, then more than likely, there is pride on both sides. Proverbs 13: 10 says, “By pride comes nothing but strife.” This verse tells us that in every instance of strife–in other words, in every fight you have with your spouse, in every argument you have with your children, in every verbal outburst you have with your co-worker–there is always pride involved. Interestingly, the Bible, God’s manual for man, also relates strife to pride. Superiority here means thinking of yourself and your needs as more important than the other person and his needs.Īnother word for superiority is pride. I find it especially significant that Webster describes strife as “contention for superiority.” What he is saying is that contention, which is another word for strife, arises out of a desire for superiority. Webster defines strife as bitter, sometimes violent, conflict or dissension an exertion or contention for superiority. In fact, strife is responsible for the breakup of marriages, families, friendships, and churches. Strife is one of the key causes of relationship problems. I’m going to show you how to deal with the spirit of strife and create positive, win-win relationships with all of the people in your life. Today I’m going to show you how you can stop being upset and start being happy. PODCAST: “DEALING WITH THE SPIRIT OF STRIFE ”Īre you upset with someone today? Have you just had a big fight with your spouse, your child, or your mother? Is there a person at work with whom you just can’t get along? If so, then you can be sure that the spirit of strife has crept into your life. Thank you!ĭo you prefer listening instead of reading? Then click below on the PODCAST LINK to today’s blog post: If this blog has blessed you, please encourage your family and friends to subscribe as well. “Winning with the Word” is a weekly blog that will help you to be a winner in life by applying God’s principlesįor living the abundant life as found in the Bible, God’s manual for life.ĪN INVITATION TO YOU: To follow this blog, click here.
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