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Bugh, Rob - Brokers of Truth and Love

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Brokers of Truth and Love
by Rob Bugh
Text: Joshua 22
Topic: How to effectively resolve conflict
Big Idea: Balanced doses of truth and love heal the rifts of conflict.
Keywords: Body of Christ; Church, conflict in; Community; Conflict; Love; Truth; Unity


Introduction:
  • Perception is often not reality.
  • Illustration: Bugh's spiritual mentor frequented a gay bar to do evangelistic ministry there.
  • Illustration: Mass-murderer Jeffrey Dahmer was killed in prison, but had given his life to Christ the year before
Israel models harmony and disharmony.
  • Moses had told the 2 ½ tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh that they could have the land east of the Jordan, so long as their soldiers fought with the other tribes, and they did this faithfully.
  • When the 2 ½ tribes built their own altars, however, the other tribes suspected rebellion and were ready to war against them.
Israel models the principles of healthy conflict resolution.
  • Talk directly to the people involved.
    -Matthew 18:15
  • Be aware of misleading perceptions.
  • Don't get defensive when criticized.
    -Proverbs 27:6
Israel models a happy ending.
  • The very fragile political situation in Joshua 22 ends happily.
  • Unity is sustained by a mutual commitment to truth.
  • Unity is sustained by a mutual commitment to love.
    -1 Timothy 1:5
Conclusion
  • You cannot have truth without love; you will lose your audience.
  • You cannot have love without truth; you will lose your message.
  • With truth and love, you will manifest the presence of God.
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