— “The real issue is not the person, but the heart.”
📖 Summary
Workplace conflict is inevitable.
But Scripture teaches not avoidance, but holy engagement.
Christians must respond not by emotion but by truth and love,
seeking not victory but reconciliation and restoration.
1️⃣ Introduction | “My boss and I don’t get along. Should I just endure it?”
Many believers ask:
“My boss treats me unfairly.”
“A misunderstanding ruined our teamwork.”
“Am I sinning if I get angry?”
The Bible says:
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” (Romans 12:18)
Conflict is not a failure of faith—
it is God’s workshop for sanctification.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Conflict Should Be Handled Holily, Not Avoided
📘 Romans 12:18 — “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
→ Reconciliation begins with the believer.
📘 Matthew 5:23–24 — “Be reconciled to your brother, then come and offer your gift.”
→ Reconciliation comes before worship.
📘 James 1:19–20 — “Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.”
→ Listening precedes reaction.
📘 Matthew 18:15 — “Go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone.”
→ Biblical resolution starts with direct dialogue.
3️⃣ Theological Insights
📜 John MacArthur — The Peacemaker’s Heart
“True reconciliation does not ignore sin;
it upholds righteousness in love.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — The Holiness of God
“Holiness is revealed in relationships.
How we treat others reflects how we treat God.”
📜 John Piper — Let the Nations Be Glad
“The gospel that reconciled us to God compels us to reconcile with others.”
📜 Tim Keller — Forgive
“Forgiveness is not weakness—it is the strength of divine love.”
📜 Westminster Shorter Catechism Q105
“Seek your neighbor’s good, cover his faults, and preserve peace.”
4️⃣ False Views vs. Biblical Corrections
| False View | Problem | Biblical Correction |
|---|---|---|
| “Endurance is faith.” | Emotional repression | The Bible calls for patience and honest dialogue. |
| “I must say everything honestly.” | Emotional explosion | Speak with purpose of love, not venting. |
| “Why should I go first?” | Pride | The reconciled one bears the initiative. |
| “Prayer alone will fix it.” | Avoidance | Prayer fuels action, not escape. |
5️⃣ Practical Application | Four Biblical Steps for Conflict Resolution
1️⃣ Control Your Heart
- Don’t react instantly; pray first.
- In anger, suspend judgment and wait on God.
2️⃣ Go Directly
- Avoid gossip; resolve it in a private 1:1 conversation.
- Speak in a tone aimed at restoring relationship.
3️⃣ Seek Mediation
- If unresolved, seek a trusted third party for wisdom.
4️⃣ Forgive and Restore
- Forgiveness is not erasing the past but releasing resentment.
- Reconciliation is not perfection but a turn toward love.
6️⃣ Conclusion
Workplace conflict is a tool God uses to shape character.
The mature believer asks not, “Who’s right?”
but “What glorifies God most in this?”
“When you respond with the gospel in conflict,
even the office becomes a place of worship.” — Revito
Faith. Work. Renewal. — Revito
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