Don't be an arsonist!

S - Scripture
Proverbs 29 v. 8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath.

O - Observation
Unity builds community. Scoffers, gossips, whispers behind the back, passive aggressive behavior is destructive and deadly to community. I witness this first hand in the clinics that I run. There are seasons when dissension for whatever reason gets bad. And instead of approaching the conflict as presented by Jesus, the arsonist come out. Damage is done. A city set ablaze no long becomes a city. It impacts everyone. Even the arsonist. No one wins, except for the Devil, since his goals are to steal (unity), Kill (relationships) and destroy (individuals). How to prevent arson? How do we become wise? Matthew 18 v. 15, "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother."

A - Application
Am I an arsonist or a wise man?

P - Prayer
Jesus, Give me wisdom on how to handle conflict.  Love Will.