How can we best handle disagreements in our families? - Disagreement - TouchPoints

Numbers 12:1-2While they were at Hazeroth, Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses because he had married a Cushite woman. They said, “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses? Hasn’t he spoken through us, too?” But the Lord heard them.

We can best handle family disagreements by sticking to the main issue. Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses for something totally unrelated to the real issue, which was jealousy.

Genesis 13:8Finally Abram said to Lot, “Let us not allow this conflict to come between us and our herdsmen. After all, we are close relatives!”

We can best handle family disagreements by maturely taking the initiative and placing family above personal desires, even if it might be awkward or uncomfortable.

Ephesians 6:1-4Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

We can best handle family disagreements by being obedient to God’s Word.

Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

We can best handle family disagreements by using gentle words with one another.