March 11, 2026

Some things are just inevitable in life. We all know that includes taxes and death, but it also involves conflict. This is equally true for those who are followers of Christ. When you put together a group of people who have their own preferences, thoughts, ideas of what should happen, etc., you're going to have conflict.

Paul urgently pled with two women in the Philippian church to have the same mind (of Christ) because they were in significant conflict. He was intervening so that the cause of Christ would not be hindered in the church of the Philippians. When we have the same mindset as Christ (Phil. 2:5-11), the focus is on Christ Himself, His purposes, and not our preferences. As we talked on Sunday, when we walk in tune with Him, that helps us live in harmony with one another.

Paul gave us some practical suggestions on handling conflict in Philippians:

Be in a good place with Jesus for having these types of conversations, 4:1.
There is no replacement for sincere, personal and direct communication, 4:2.
Be willing to have an outside person help mediate the conversation, if needed, 4:3.
Bear with one another and forgive one another, Col. 3:12-13.

Keep standing firm in Jesus and not against one another!

Pastor Andy

Questions for reflection and discussion:

• Are there any difficult conversations that you have been avoiding?
• Has Jesus been asking you to forgive someone? Have you forgiven them? 

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