Gospel Over Grievance

The way we handle conflict within the church is a public billboard for the Gospel. When we are wronged, our first instinct might be to demand our rights and seek personal vindication, but Christ calls us to a higher path. Remembering the incredible mercy God has shown us—forgiving our much greater debt—empowers us to absorb a loss for the sake of Christ's reputation. We must resolve to handle our disagreements in a way that honors God, honors one another, and promotes the Gospel to the watching world.