Fleeing From Laban

3. Fleeing From Laban Genesis 31-32

4. (Genesis 31:42) • "Unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked you last night." (NKJV)

5. (Genesis 31:1-2) • Now Jacob heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, "Jacob has taken away all that was our father's, and from what was our father's he has acquired all this wealth." And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and indeed it was not favorable toward him as before. (NKJV)

6. (Genesis 31:29) • "It is in my power to do you harm, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, 'Be careful that you speak to Jacob neither good nor bad.' (NKJV)

7. (Genesis 31:31) • Then Jacob answered and said to Laban, "Because I was afraid, for I said, 'Perhaps you would take your daughters from me by force.' (NKJV)

8. 10 Helpful hints for dealing with your problems: • Take your problem to the Lord.

9. (Psalms 55:22) • Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. (NKJV)

10. 10 Helpful hints for dealing with your problems: • Take your problem to the Lord. • Understand the difference between a resolution and a reconciliation. • Understand that not all conflicts are bad.

11. (Proverbs 27:17) • As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. (NKJV)

12. 10 Helpful hints for dealing with your problems: • Take your problem to the Lord. • Understand the difference between a resolution and a reconciliation. • Understand that not all conflicts are bad. • Seek advice from people who will be willing to tell you what you need to hear.

13. (Proverbs 19:20) • Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. (NKJV)

14. 10 Helpful hints for dealing with your problems: • Take your problem to the Lord. • Understand the difference between a resolution and a reconciliation. • Understand that not all conflicts are bad. • Seek advice from people who will be willing to tell you what you need to hear. • Be willing to work problems out.

15. (Romans 14:19) • Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. (NKJV)

16. 10 Helpful hints for dealing with your problems: • Take your problem to the Lord. • Understand the difference between a resolution and a reconciliation. • Understand that not all conflicts are bad. • Seek advice from people who will be willing to tell you what you need to hear. • Be willing to work problems out. • Be honest.

17. (Philemon 1:18) • But if he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on my account. (NKJV)

18. 10 Helpful hints for dealing with your problems: • Take your problem to the Lord. • Understand the difference between a resolution and a reconciliation. • Understand that not all conflicts are bad. • Seek advice from people who will be willing to tell you what you need to hear. • Be willing to work problems out. • Be honest. • Condition your mind to maintain self-control.

19. (1 Peter 1:13) • Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; (NKJV)

20. 10 Helpful hints for dealing with your problems: • Take your problem to the Lord. • Understand the difference between a resolution and a reconciliation. • Understand that not all conflicts are bad. • Seek advice from people who will be willing to tell you what you need to hear. • Be willing to work problems out. • Be honest. • Condition your mind to maintain self-control. • Use godly standards to judge all matters, rather than standards crafted by men.

21. (Genesis 31:53) • "The God of Abraham, the God of Nahor, and the God of their father judge between us." And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. (NKJV)

22. 10 Helpful hints for dealing with your problems: • Take your problem to the Lord. • Understand the difference between a resolution and a reconciliation. • Understand that not all conflicts are bad. • Seek advice from people who will be willing to tell you what you need to hear. • Be willing to work problems out. • Be honest. • Condition your mind to maintain self-control. • Use godly standards to judge all matters, rather than standards crafted by men. • Be willing to let go.

23. (Genesis 31:55) • And early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his sons and daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned to his place. (NKJV)

24. 10 Helpful hints for dealing with your problems: • Take your problem to the Lord. • Understand the difference between a resolution and a reconciliation. • Understand that not all conflicts are bad. • Seek advice from people who will be willing to tell you what you need to hear. • Be willing to work problems out. • Be honest. • Condition your mind to maintain self-control. • Use godly standards to judge all matters, rather than standards crafted by men. • Be willing to let go. • Be prepared to walk away, if necessary.

25. (Titus 3:10) • Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, (NKJV)

26. (Hebrews 12:14) • Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: (NKJV)