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Discover the essential principles for fighting fair in relationships, founded on biblical wisdom from Ephesians 4:26-32. This guide presents seven crucial rules: maintain control, avoid revisiting past grievances, prioritize positivity, focus on solutions instead of blame, refrain from mind-reading, avoid labeling, and never hit below the belt. By embracing these strategies, you can foster a respectful environment that encourages open communication and resolution, leading to deeper connections and healthier interactions.
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7 Rules for Fighting Ephesians 4:26-32
RULE #1: Thou Shalt Not Lose Control. • Ephesians 4:26-27 • Ecclesiastes 7:9 • Proverbs 15:18 • Proverbs 16:32 • Proverbs 29:22 • Proverbs 15:1
RULE #2: Thou Shalt Not Bring Up The Past. • Ephesians 4:26
RULE #3: Thou Shalt Give Positive Strokes First. • Ephesians 4:29, 31-32 • 1 Corinthians 1:2-9
RULE #4: Thou Shalt Fix The Problem, Not The Blame. • Genesis 3:9-13 • Determine to confess, rather than blame. • Decide to protect rather than expose. • Focus on solutions rather than scapegoats.
RULE #5: Thou Shalt Not Mind-Read. • Proverbs 18:13 • James 1:19-20 • Give your spouse a chance to talk. • Concentrate on what is said. • Do an occasional listening check.
RULE #7: Thou Shalt Not Hit Below The Belt • Hitting below the belt is the win/lose philosophy at its destructive worst. • We must protect each other from blows which can cripple and maim. • Ephesians 4:29; 31-32 • Proverbs 15:1