Lesson
17-The Disciple & Home Management –
Managing Conflicts I
Main
Text: Genesis 16:1-9
Memory
Verse: Genesis 16:9
Introduction
People are quick to blame all others, except
themselves, when things do not go on well. Man has the natural tendency to
cheat others for personal gain. Also, because people see things differently,
they do not fully understand the reason why others behave and do things in
certain ways. Out of these human weaknesses arise tensions, suspicions,
divisions, and conflicts. The disciple faces all these challenges at home.
·
Some
things the disciple should know
The disciple should be sensitive to the
level of peace in the home. He should know it when any member of the home is
not at peace with:
o God
– as a result of sin committed
o Himself
– as a result of a deep-seated need – 1 Samuel 1:4-8
o Others
– as a result of offences committed against him
·
The
disciple should know that conflicts in the home may be due to:
o Selfishness
– concern for one’s interests only –
o Jealousy
– sad feelings because of another person’s success – Genesis 4:1-8
o Ungratefulness
– failure to show appreciation to kind gestures received
o Cheating
– taking undue advantage of others – Genesis 27:41-42
o Pride
– having an exalted feeling of oneself --
o Greed
–ungodly desire to amass wealth by any means --
o Personal
differences – arising from differences in nature and nurture
Points
For Discussion
1.
What do you do when
things do not go on well in the home?
2.
Do you allow your
personal needs to breed conflicts in the home?
3.
How do you handle
conflicts that are due to sins committed?
4.
How sensitive are you
to the feelings of other members of the home?
5.
Give example of offences
that may lead to conflicts in the home.
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