Peacemaking and The Slippery Slope

A few weeks ago we discussed the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking. Below is a chart created by Peacemaker Ministries using a biblical approach to conflict resolution. You may find it extremely useful when handling conflict in your own life.

Conflict can make life very awkward. It often catches us off guard and leads us to say and do things we later regret. When someone offends us, we often react without thinking. Soon it is as if we are sliding down a slippery slope and things are going from bad to worse. As the illustration shows, this slippery slope can drop off in two directions. (Read more here...)

© Peacemaker Ministries. From The Peacemaker by Ken Sande.

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