Settling Personal Differences
When someone offends us, why should we avoid getting angry or being vengeful?
Pr 20:22; 24:29; Ro 12:17, 18; Jas 1:19, 20; 1Pe 3:8, 9
Relevant Bible account(s):
1Sa 25:9-13, 23-35—When Nabal insults David and his men and refuses to provide aid, David impulsively decides to kill him and the males of his household, but Abigail’s wise counsel helps David avoid bloodguilt
Pr 24:17-20—Under inspiration, King Solomon warns God’s people that it is displeasing to Jehovah to rejoice when an enemy falls; we leave justice in Jehovah’s hands
If a Christian has a dispute with someone, should he avoid speaking to that person or hold a grudge against him?
Le 19:17, 18; 1Co 13:4, 5; Eph 4:26
Relevant Bible account(s):
Mt 5:23, 24—Jesus explains that we should go to great lengths to make peace with a brother who has something against us