Conflict Resolution

Hatred continually revives conflict, while love refuses to magnify every offence. (Proverbs 10:12)

Tip: Stop collecting past mistakes as weapons for future arguments.

Wisdom does not react immediately to every insult. (Proverbs 12:16)

Tip: Delay your response until anger has subsided.

Hot-tempered people intensify disagreements. (Proverbs 15:18)

Tip: Speak slowly and calmly when tension begins rising.

Repeatedly exposing an offence can divide close relationships. (Proverbs 17:9)

Tip: Address the issue properly, forgive where appropriate and stop spreading it.

Arguments should be stopped before they become uncontrollable. (Proverbs 17:14)

Tip: Call for a pause when a discussion becomes destructive.

Patience makes it possible to overlook minor offences. (Proverbs 19:11)

Tip: Distinguish between serious wrongdoing and ordinary irritation.

Avoiding foolish disputes is honorable. (Proverbs 20:3)

Tip: Withdraw from arguments that cannot produce truth or resolution.

Interfering in another person’s dispute can create needless harm. (Proverbs 26:17)

Tip: Do not enter a conflict unless you have a legitimate role.

Unrestrained anger releases everything without wisdom. (Proverbs 29:11)

Tip: Process anger before speaking or acting.